What is a Democracy for Kids | Democracy Explained for Students

In a democracy, who runs the government?

• the people

• the president

In the U.S. how old do you have to be to vote?

• At least 18 years of age.

• There is no age restriction.

Democracy can be best summed up with the phrase:

• One person has many votes

• One person, one vote

Where was Democracy born?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

Citizens vote for representatives that share similar...

• houses and cars

• interests and views.

The Middle School Student Council is organized to work on the students' behalf.  It is like a...

•  

  direct democracy

• reprsentative democracy

IN the results of an election, Candidate A gets 48% of the votes.  Candidate B gets 52% of the votes.  Who would be elected? 

• Candidate A

• Candidate B

A democracy will not thrive if citizens do not get involved, stay informed, and vote in elections. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Whose job is it to make sure that democracy thrives?

• All citizens

• Only those people who are in positions of authority