Autocracy vs Democracy Quiz

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

A teacher decided there will be a test on Friday.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

Todd planned a surprise date for his girlfriend. He took her to dinner at her favorite restaurant and then took her to see a movie.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

A mother listens to her daughter complain about not being allowed to stay out late at night and then decides to let her daughter stay out one hour later.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

The Mayor, who was elected by citizens of the town, decided to sign a new law for the town.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Answer explanation

This is actually an example of a Republic or Representative Democracy. The people voted for the Mayor of the town, who in turn created a new a law for the town.

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

The citizens voted in favor of a city tax measure that would increase funding for libraries.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Answer explanation

This is actually an example of a Direct Democracy. The people voted directly for an increase of taxes to help fund libraries.

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

A mother, father, and their three children all choose to go to the beach for a vacation, even though one child wanted to go camping in the mountains.

• Autocracy
• Democracy

Please decide if this is an Autocracy or Democracy:

A manager of a fast food restaurant decides to give workers a $1.00 an hour raise.

• Autocracy
• Democracy