Democracy

What is the pacific Democracy?

• It is system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives."

• It means power

Is Akron a democracy?

• YES

• NO

Is Ohio a democracy?

• No

• Yes

What dose it mean to live in a democracy?

• All citizens get better treatment cause of color

• That we get treated unfairly

• All citizens are equal under law

Placing limits on government allows for more....

• crime reduction
• military strength
• personal freedoms
• economic restrictions

What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?

• Half the world can vote in US elections
• Half the world's people have very little say in government

Democracy began in the ancient city of...

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

The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?

• Direct Democracy

• United Democracy

• Republic Democracy

• Representative Democracy

What type of democracy is practiced in the United States today?

• free
• direct
• political
• representative

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• Enforce Laws
• Makes Laws
• Veto Laws
• Declare if laws are constitutional