Elections and Democracy

The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”

• the mob
• the monarch
• the president
• the people

What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?

• Half the world can vote in elections in India.

• Half the world's people have a say in their government.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

• Only the wealthy can vote.

• free elections

• limits on lawmakers

• citizens rule

The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?

• Direct Democracy

• United Democracy

• Republic Democracy

• Representative Democracy

A Representative is____

• A person chosen by a king to collect taxes
• A person chosen by God to rule all
• A person chosen by the people to create laws
• A person chosen by the people to fight wars

What are the two types of democracy?

• republican/democratic

• representative/direct

• representative/democracy

• fair/unfair

Students in Mrs. Jones class get to vote on which days they will go to on their class trip, this is a form of ______________.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

Why would a direct democracy be difficult in a country such as India?

• Lack of public interest

• Our massive population

• Technology is not available

• The countries relatively small size

In your locality, a group of 12 people were chosen to vote on the new community parking rules, this is a form of __________________.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

Political parties are allotted symbols by

• The party leaders

• The constitution of India

• The Election Commission

• The government of India