1.1 Democracy

Democracy began in the ancient city of...

• Rome, Italy
• Athens, Greece
• London, England
• Venice, Italy

The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?

• Direct Democracy
• United Democracy
• Republic Democracy
• Representative Democracy

Ancient Greece has what time of Democracy?

• Direct
• Representative

A system of government in which political power resides with the people.

• Autocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy

A ruler who wields absolute power. Receives power by taking it through force. An autocrat.

• Dictator
• President
• Constitutional Monarch

Post is inherited and lasts until death or abdication.

• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

Led by a king or queen

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy

Ruler controls everything; citizens have no rights.

• Direct Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Representative Democracy (Republic)
• Theocratic Republic

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.
• Special privileges for the wealthy. 
• Control over the government by a single person.
• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

• Government controls most aspects of life.
  
• Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
• The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
• Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy