Democracy

The word democracy means

• the rule of the people

• the rule of power

• people with power

• absolute rule

Most modern democracies are

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• flawed democracy

• limited democracy

The main goal of democracy is to

• create dialogue and rights between races and religions

• protect the minorities' interests no matter what the majorities want

• protect all people's best interests no matter race, gender, or religion

• work as a way to end monarchies in the world

The United States is a _________________________ democracy.

• direct

• indirect

• representative

• social

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 are the two types of democracy?

• republican/democratic

• representative/direct

• representative/democracy

• fair/unfair

Division of Government between the National and state governments

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Division of Power between the 3 branches of government

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Bicameral Legislature

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

A presidential election is won by the candidate who

• receives a majority of electoral votes.

• receives a majority of the popular vote.

• wins the popular vote in more than 25 states.

• wins the primary election in a majority of states.