Authoritarian vs. Democratic Governments Assessment

Which democratic ideal allows for the representation of different people’s ideas in government?

• A multiparty system

• Freedom

• Equality

• Civic Participation

Which democratic ideal ensures that judges make unbiased decisions based on the law and facts?

• The Rule of Law

• An Independent Judiciary

• Minimal Corruption

• Limited Government

Which of the following is a quality of a democratic government?

• Culture of obeying the government

• History of military-controlled government

• Protection of life, liberty, and property

• Censorship of the press

Which democratic ideal ensures the vote for all eligible, as well as accurate election results?

• Freedom

• Independent Judiciary

• Free and Fair Elections

• Civic Participation

Which democratic ideal prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• A Multiparty System

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Free and Fair Elections

Which democratic ideal allows the media to be independent and not restricted by the government?

• Freedom

• Freedom of the Press

• Limited Government

• Minimal Corruption

Which democratic ideal means that all people should be treated equally under the law?

• Rule of Law

• Equality

• Freedom

• Limited Government

Read the following scenario:

A tornado blew through my town and devastated several major developments and businesses.

What is the MOST Democratic solution to this problem? (Hint: Think about what a democracy is and who rules.)

• gather representatives from each region that was hit by the tornado and determine how best to divide up relief and aid

• Hold a public meeting for all those affected in the region and the community members will vote to decide how best to divide up aid

• Allow the mayor of the town to make all decisions related to aid

Which is MOST likely to be found in a democracy?

• multiple newspapers that are government-controlled

• an official national religion

• newspapers that voice opinions for and against the actions of the government

• Allow the mayor of the town to make all decisions related to aid

Read the following statement about Myanmar’s government.

“In 1988, Myanmar’s military seized control of the government and declared martial law and ordered the army into the street, killing several thousand demonstrators. Power in Myanmar continues to be strictly centered in the hands of the junta (military) which rules by decree (government orders) without a constitution or legislature.”

Which of the following statements could be supported about the culture of Myanmar given the above information and what it suggests about the country? (1 answer)

• Myanmar has a 2 party system in which opposing viewpoints can be heard and oppositional parties can be elected.

• All communications are censored and the government allows for 1 government-controlled radio and TV station.

• Power is spread out among 3 branches of government, and all branches check each other to make sure that power is not concentrated in any one branch.

• The people of Myanmar elect government officials in free and fair elections.