AP Government Unit 1 Topic 2 Quiz

Which model of democracy emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society, with citizens voting on laws directly?

• Elite democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Representative democracy

Which two are examples of participatory democracy in the United States?

• Interest Groups

• Electoral college

• Initiative

• Referendum

Which model of democracy emphasizes limited participation by a few well-educated and informed states people who are qualified to direct the nation through law making on behalf of the people?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Representative democracy

• Elite democracy

What is an example of elite democracy in the United States where the president is chosen by a small selected group of individuals?

• Referendum

• Town hall meetings

• Electoral college

• Initiative

Which model of democracy describes group-based activism by non-governmental interests which work to impact political decision-making?

• Elite democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Representative democracy

• Participatory democracy

What do interest groups do in pluralist democracy to have a big influence on the representatives in congress?

• Raise money and try to persuade legislators

• Hold town hall meetings

• Vote on laws directly

• Appoint judges to the supreme court

In the debate between Federalist 10 and Brutus 1, which document championed the broad participatory model of democracy?

• Federalist 10

• Brutus 1

• Both

• Neither

According to Federalist 10, in a large republic like the United States, what would protect the union from tyranny?

• Competition among factions

• Group-based activism by non-governmental interests

• Broad participation in politics and civil society

• Limited participation by a few well-educated and informed states people

Where can the tension between the three models of democracy be seen in the Constitution?

• In the separation of power between the federal government and the state government

• In the method by which the president is elected

• In the law making process

• In the appointment of judges to the supreme court

Which type of representative democracy is best for the United States?

• Participatory

• Pluralist

• Elite

• None of Them