Democracy

Which is an essential requirement of a democratic government?

• Citizens have a voice in choosing their leaders.

• Government leaders can do anything they wish.

• Judges run for election rather than get appointed.

• Everyone pays the same amount in taxes to the government.

In a democracy, the leaders have unlimited power.

• True

• False

In a democracy,

• the power to rule comes from the army.

• the power to rule comes from the citizens themselves.

• the power to rules comes from religious beliefs.

The ________ elect representatives who serve in government.

• monarchy

• religious leaders

• citizens

What are the civic responsibilities in a democracy?

• pay taxes

• right to petition

• right to assemble

• obey the laws

Which country is a Democracy?

• North Korea

• The United States

• Cuba

• China

Which of the items below are considered civic duties?

• obeying the laws

• paying taxes

• jury duty

• assembly

Which first amendment right allows one to express their opinion even if it is critical of the government or unpopular.

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Assemble

Which first amendment right ask the government to correct injustices.

• Right to Petition

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

What are the two types of democracy?

• direct democracy

• absolute democracy

• representative democracy

• constitutional democracy