SS1 CIVIC EDUCATION WEEK EIGHT WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

In a direct democracy, how are decisions made?

• By elected representatives
• By a monarch
• By a popular vote of the citizens
• By a dictator

What is democracy?

• Rule by a single individual
• Rule by the majority
• Rule by the military
• Rule by religious leaders

Which of the following is not a core principle of democracy?

• Rule of law
• Protection of minority rights
• Authoritarianism
• Free and fair elections

Which type of democracy allows citizens to participate in decision-making through elected representatives?

• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Representative democracy

What is the main purpose of elections in a democratic system?

• To select the wealthiest candidate
• To determine the most charismatic leader
• To ensure a peaceful transfer of power
• To guarantee a lifetime rule for a single individual

What is the role of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

• To make and enforce laws
• To interpret and apply the law impartially
• To control the military
• To write the constitution

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right in a democratic society?

• Freedom of speech
• Right to education
• Right to silence
• Right to bear arms

In a parliamentary democracy, who is the head of government?

• The monarch
• The president
• The prime minister
• The military general

What is the term for a system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader with absolute authority?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Autocracy

Which principle of democracy emphasizes the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government?

• Rule of law
• Checks and balances
• Majority rule
• Single-party rule