democracy and republic

What is a problem with a direct democracy?

• People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
• People don't have the time to participate so actively
• They tend to favor the wealthy
• Women don't have rights

The United States government was influenced by Ancient Rome which had a multi-branch government. Choose the best description for that government.

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Totalitarian

What type of democracy does the united states have?

• Direct
• Unfair
• Judicial
• Representative

In a representative democracy_____________.

• ževery citizen gets to vote.
• žonly the Kings get to vote.
• only chosen representatives get to vote
• žonly males get to vote.

In a direct democracy_________.

• ževery citizen gets to vote.
• žonly chosen representatives get to vote.
• žonly the Kings get to vote.
• žonly males get to vote.

In Atlanta, a group of 12 people were chosen to vote on the new Atlanta falcons’ stadium design.

• Representative Democracy 
• Direct Democracy 

Students at Sunshine county primary school vote on 5 students to represent them when voting for the pumpkin contest.

• Representative Democracy 
• Direct Democracy 

What is the difference between a direct and representative democracy?

• In a direct democracy citizens vote on all issues while in a representative democracy people our voted on to vote for you.
• In a representative democracy citizens vote on all issues while in a direct democracy people our voted on to vote for you.

Which system allows for elected officials to have time for the benefits of their reforms to develop before they have to be re-elected?

• Representative
• Direct

Which system allows for a speedier process of electing officials?

• Representative
• Direct