Characteristics of Democracy

Beginnings of democracy

By Christina Camacho

Open Ended

What types of governments are there?

Open Ended

What are some natural human rights?

Multiple Choice

Democracy and capitalism do not have to go hand in hand.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

In socialist societies, the means of generating wealth, such as factories, large farms, and banks, are owned collectively by the people.

• true

• false

Open Ended

How can citizens participate in the government?

Multiple Choice

A ________ is a government in which political power or influence over institutions, leaders, and policies—rests in the hands of the people

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

• economy

Open Ended

What is the difference bewteen a direct democracy and a representative government?

Multiple Choice

In many socialist countries the government is _____ which means that  only members of a certain political party or ruling elite can participate in government

• Monarchy

• Totalitarian

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Open Ended

What are 2 examples of a public good?