Understanding Politics: Unit 3

What is Democracy?

• A. A type of government where power is held by a single ruler.

• B. A form of government where citizens have the power to choose their leaders.

• C. A system where only adults can participate in decision-making.

Who was Jaime Roldós Aguilera?

• A. A famous chef.

• B. A former president of Ecuador.

• C. An astronaut.

What does "Dictatorship" mean?

• A. A government led by elected officials.

• B. A type of government where a single person or a small group holds power.

• C. A system where everyone has equal say in decisions.

Which political figure is associated with the phrase "La revolución ciudadana" (The Citizen Revolution)?

• A. Jaime Roldós Aguilera.

• B. León Febres Cordero.

• C. Rodrigo Borja Cevallos.

What does "Politics" refer to?

• A. The study of rocks.

• B. The activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government.

• C. The art of painting.

Who served as the President of Ecuador during the 1980s?

• A. Jaime Roldós Aguilera.

• B. León Febres Cordero.

• C. Rodrigo Borja Cevallos.

Which leader is associated with the "Alfaro Lives!" movement in Ecuador?

• A. Jaime Roldós Aguilera.

• B. León Febres Cordero.

• C. Rodrigo Borja Cevallos.

In a Democracy, how are leaders usually chosen?

• A. By hereditary succession.

• B. By popular vote through elections.

• C. By military force.

Who was known as the "Constitutional President" of Ecuador?

• A. Jaime Roldós Aguilera.

• B. León Febres Cordero.

• C. Rodrigo Borja Cevallos.

What is the primary difference between Democracy and Dictatorship?

• A. In Democracy, power is held by the people; in Dictatorship, power is concentrated in one person or a small group.

• B. Both are the same.

• C. In Dictatorship, leaders are chosen through elections; in Democracy, leaders are appointed.