The Basics of Democracy

Democracy

Ángel Álvarez​

• Democracy means rule by the people.

• The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule).

• A democratic country has a system of government in which the people have the power to participate in decision-making

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Forms of democracy

Each democracy is unique and works in different ways. In some democracies citizens help make decisions directly by voting on laws and policy proposals (direct or participatory democracy). In others, citizens choose representatives to make decisions on their behalf (indirect or representative democracy).

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• For instance, if you are a student and vote in student government elections, you practice a form of indirect democracy.

  You do not make decisions about the school directly, but through your elected representatives.

• On the other hand, imagine having a school class meeting, in which all students vote on where to go on a school trip, with several options possible. That would be an example of direct democracy at work.

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1. Indirect democracy is that form of government in which the citizens of the country votes for the representatives who are empowered to decide on their behalf.

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1. Can be described as the system of the government, wherein the implementation of laws is

Direct

Key Differences Between Direct and Indirect Democracy

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2. An indirect democracy, the people choose their representatives, takes decisions on the formulation of laws and policies.

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2. In a direct democracy the decisions relating to government policies, laws and other issues, are taken by the people.

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Key Differences Between Direct and Indirect Democracy

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3. Indirect democracy is good for large countries.

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3. Direct democracy is best suited for small countries.

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Key Differences Between Direct and Indirect Democracy

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Multiple Choice

Democracy means rule by _____

• the people

• the president

• the monarch

• the king

Multiple Select

What are the two kinds of democracy?

• Direct

• Presidential

• Indirect

• assembly

Multiple Choice

In 9th grade, each student had to vote for what kind of Starter Pokemon they could have, this is an example of...

• Indirect democracy

• Direct democracy

• Presidential democracy

Multiple Choice

Direct democracy can also be called...

• participatory democracy

• representative democracy

• presential democracy

• virtual democracy

Multiple Choice

Each of the 5 groups voted on 2 students to represent them when voting for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, this is a form of

• Representative democracy

• Participatory democracy

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Kennedy chooses 4 students to decide which candy she will bring in next week, this is a form of

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

Multiple Choice

Why would a direct democracy be difficult in Mexico?

• lack of interest

• massive population

• we don't have technological devices

• because mexico is small

Multiple Choice

Which system would display the opinions of each and every citizen on every single vote?

• Democratic

• Representative

• Participatory

Multiple Choice

Which system allows for a quicker process of electing officials?

• Democratic

• Representative

• Participatory