Democracy & Republic

What is a democracy?

• A government ruled by a religion or a religious leader.

• A government ruled by the people or citizens.

• A government ruled by a King or Queen.

• A government ruled by a small group.

Which are the two types of democracy governments?

• Monarchial and Theocracial Democracy

• Direct and Representative Democracy

• Direct and Monarchial Democracy

• Representative and Theocracial Democracy

True or False: The type of democracy where citizens vote on people to make laws for them is a direct democracy.

• True

• False

What is a direct democracy?

• A democracy where citizens vote on representatives to create and make laws for them.

• A democracy where citizens choose the King or Queen to lead.

• A democracy where citizens create and vote on laws themselves.

• None of the above.

Select ALL that apply. Which of the following are pros to have a representative democracy?

• Citizens can voice their opinions directly on laws by creating and voting on the laws.

• Citizens voice opinions and hold power through elected representatives they vote for.

• A less time consuming way to voice your opinion.

• Representatives might not always act the way you want them to once elected.

Which of the following are cons to having a direct democracy?

• It is time consuming to create and vote on all laws and decisions.

• If you are not available to create and vote on laws your opinion will not be heard.

• Majority rules means that the majority decision wins even if it does not represent or is unfair to the minorities.

• The representatives you vote for could not be chosen.

What is a republic?

• A government that functions like a representative democracy but includes separation of powers and checks & balances.

• A government that functions like a direct democracy but includes separation of powers and checks & balances.

• A government that is ruled by a ruling family.

• All of the above.

True or False: Checks and balances are designed to keep each part of the government fair and from becoming too powerful.

• True

• False

What are separation of powers?

• Separating the powers of the President into cabinet positions.

• Dividing power and responsibility into branches.

• Checks and balances.

• None of the above.

What is a major pro to the republic form of government?

• Long process to create laws and make decisions.

• Citizens could vote in people who are not effective leaders.

• Citizens could vote in people who are best for them, but not to others.

• Separation of powers and checks and balances help to keep the government from becoming too powerful or unfair.