Democracy and Debate

The US is best described as which of these?

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

What happens in a debate?

• One candidate is sworn in as president.

• Candidates exchange ideas in public.

• Voters cast their ballots.

• People adopt cats.

In a representative democracy, who makes laws?

• every citizen

• a single family

• elected leaders

• a king and queen

Voters have a responsibility to...

• attend a debate.

• participate in a debate.

• make an informed choice.

• meet every candidate personally.

True or False: In 2019, there were over 20 people running to become the Democratic nominee.

• True

• False

Our town held a _____________ about increasing pay for firefighters. Half the town was for it, and half the town was against it.

After the primaries, she became the Republican ______________ for president and will go on to run in the general election.

What is an argument or discussion about a subject in an organized and formal manner?

• rebuttal
• mediator
• debate
• case

What distinguishes a debate from a regular argument?

• Debates are longer

• Debates involve more people

• Debates have no clear winner

• Debates have rules

Which of the following questions would make the best debate prompt?

• What are some of the most popular renewable fuels?

• Should the United States drill for oil in Alaska?

• How have fossil fuels helped America's economy?

• Where was oil first discovered in U.S. territory?