9.1 Democracy in Poland

What is democracy?

• A system of government in which all the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives

• A system of government in which a single ruler has absolute power

• A system of government in which the military controls the country

• A system of government in which the government is controlled by a religious leader

Which of the following is a basic human right in a democratic country?

• Freedom of speech and assembly

• Freedom to own property

• Freedom to live where one wants

• All of the above

What guarantees all freedoms and rights in a democratic country?

• The government

• The constitution

• The military

• The police

What type of government did Poland have in the past?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

When did Poland transition from communism to democracy?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 2010s

What is the political system in Poland?

• Parliamentary democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

What are the two houses of the Polish Parliament?

• Seym and Senate

• Congress and Senate

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• National Assembly and Senate

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is the role of the President in Poland?

• Head of state and main representative

• Head of government

• Commander-in-chief of the armed forces

• All of the above

Who is responsible for heading the executive branch in Poland?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Speaker of the Parliament

• Minister of Interior