Democracy

Open Ended

Why is it important for people to have a voice in government?

Open Ended

In a democracy, the government must listen to the people because leaders can be replaced through voting. Explain why this is true or false.

Multiple Choice

What is one key reason leaders in a democracy must listen to the people?

• They are required to every year by law.

• If people disagree, they can vote the leaders out of office.

• The president can fire them if they don’t.

• They lose their salaries if they do not.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of voting in a democracy?

• To choose entertainment for national holidays

• To elect leaders and decide on important issues

• To select the national anthem

• To decide the weather forecast

Multiple Choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

Open Ended

Explain why voting makes leaders accountable in a democracy.

Open Ended

Describe a real-life example of democracy in action at school.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• People choose leaders and rules together.

• A king or queen makes all the decisions.

• Only one person has all the power.

• Leaders are chosen by their family.

Multiple Choice

In a non-democracy, who usually chooses the leaders?

• The people through voting

• A small group or a single person

• Everyone in the country

• Children

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why democracy matters?

• Fair rules

• Freedom

• Accountability

• Only one leader forever

Open Ended

Explain the steps involved in how voting works in a democracy.

Open Ended

How can students participate in democracy at the local level, even if they cannot vote yet?

Open Ended

If you could vote today, what issue would you want leaders to fix? Why?

Multiple Select

Which of the following issues might students want leaders to fix, based on the discussion?

• Bullying at school

• Climate change

• More recess time

• Homework policies

Open Ended

How does democracy ensure that people have a voice in government?