Western Democracies Review Quiz

Which period of history had very little if any democracy?

• Medieval Ages

• Modern Age

• Classical Greece

• Roman Republic

Which of the following governmental systems allows for people to vote directly on laws?

• Democratic Republic

• Constitutional Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

What is the benefit of a system of governance in which there is 'checks and balances?'

• Decisions are made more quickly than in any other form of government

• There is very little political debate over issues of public concern

• No one person or group can easily take too much power

• The benefits of checks and balances are very limited if any

Which Classical Greek statesmen is known historically for expanding democracy to more free men in Athens?

• Athenia

• Xeres I

• Pericles

• Hericlitus

For what purpose would dictatorial and authoritarian governments put 'democratic' in their name?

• To convince people that they are dictatorships

• To try and come off as more 'liberal' (in the classical 1800's version of the term)

• To prevent the spread of democracy within their territories

• To come across as more 'conservative' (in the classical 1800's version of the term)

A Reformer is someone who pushes for...

• Return to the old ways of a society

• Attempts to change what they see as a social problem

• Absolute monarchy

• Respect for papal authority

'Democracy' is Greek for...

• Government of the Divine

• Government by the Just

• Government of the rich

• Government of the people

Which of the following is a potential drawback, or negative, of democratic governments...?

• Everyone has a fair say in government

• More people feel included in the decision making process

• Disagreement over which action should be taken can prevent action

• Kings and Queens have too much power