What is a defining feature of direct democracy, as exemplified by ancient Greece?

Each citizen casts one vote on specific matters, with decisions made by simple majority.

Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler.

A Prime Minister is appointed by the majority party in the legislature.

How are the executive and legislative branches typically chosen in a presidential democracy?

Citizens directly vote for both the president and legislators in separate elections.

Citizens vote only for legislators, who then appoint the president.

The president is chosen by a ruling coalition formed in the legislature.

A single party holds all power, with no separate elections for executive or legislative roles.

What is the principle of federalism in a democratic government?

Power is divided between a national government and various local or regional governments.

All governmental power is centralized in a single national authority.

The head of state is a monarch with ceremonial duties.

The military holds ultimate authority over civilian rule.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of authoritarian governments?

They often ignore rules limiting their power and use intimidation to control citizens.

They typically have an independent court system and a free press.

Leaders are always chosen through free, fair, and competitive elections.

Power is shared among many individuals and political parties.

Which of the following are characteristics of a direct democracy?

Will of the people made public law by the people themselves in mass meetings.

Only works for small communities.

Small group chosen by people act as representatives.

Absolute and unchallengeable authority over people.

What is the main difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?

Autocracy is ruled by one person, while oligarchy is ruled by a small group.

Autocracy is a form of democracy, while oligarchy is not.

Oligarchy allows for public elections, while autocracy does not.

Autocracy is found only in ancient societies.

Which statement best describes a federal government?

Power is divided between central and local governments.

What is a "federal system"?

a system of government divided between a central, state, and local government

a system where the national government has all the power

a system where the national and state governments have all the power

a system where power is divided between the president and the parliament

Which of the following best describes a confederation?

An alliance of independent states with a weak central government

A system where the central government holds all the power

A government where the executive and legislative branches are combined

Which of the following are characteristics of a presidential government?

Executive and legislative branches are separate

President is chosen independent of the legislature

President holds office for a fixed term

Prime Minister is a member of the legislative branch

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Which of the following best describes a democracy?

Political authority rests with the people and government is conducted by their consent.

A single person holds unlimited political power.

Power is held by a small, self-appointed elite.

All powers are held by a central agency.

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A type of government in which citizens have a direct say in the day-to-day work of governing the country. (a)

Anarchy

Monarchy

Dictatorship

Oligarchy

Theocracy

Representative Democracy

Direct Democracy

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Which of the following best describes a democracy?

A type of government in which citizens have a direct say in the day-to-day work of governing the country.​ (a)

Which of the following are characteristics of a direct democracy?

A government ruled by a strong military leader, who controls power through force. Sometimes these leaders can be elected.

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