Democracy Quiz

What does the word 'democracy' mean?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a king

• Rule by a single emperor

• Rule by the government

Which ancient Greek city-state had one of the earliest democracies?

• Athens

• Rome

• Mediterranean

• Empire

How were government officials chosen in Athens?

• By a lottery system

• By birthright

• By election

• By appointment

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• Male citizens with land or home

• Female citizens with land or home

• Enslaved individuals

• Foreigners

What type of democracy did Rome have?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

How did Rome's democracy differ from Athens?

• Citizens elected representatives

• Citizens debated and voted on every issue

• Citizens were chosen by a lottery system

• Citizens were appointed by the government

Why did representative democracy work better for larger states?

• Not everyone has time to debate and vote on every issue

• Direct democracy is only suitable for small populations

• Representatives can better represent the interests of the citizens

• Direct democracy leads to chaos and inefficiency

What type of democracy does the United States have?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

Who can vote in the United States?

• Pretty much every adult citizen

• Only male citizens

• Only citizens with land or home

• Only citizens with a college degree

What percentage of the world's countries have some form of democracy?

• Over half

• Less than a quarter

• Around one-third

• Almost all