Democracy

What is another name for representative democracy?

• Direct democracy
• Constitutional democracy
• Indirect democracy
• Autocracy

What is the main difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

• Direct democracy is based on majority rule, while representative democracy is based on minority rights
• Direct democracy is based on the rule of law, while representative democracy is not
• Direct democracy is only found in ancient societies, while representative democracy is modern
• Direct democracy has no elected representatives, while representative democracy does

What is the primary role of the executive branch in a democratic system?

• To interpret laws
• To make laws
• To create laws
• To enforce laws

What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic system?

• To create laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To make laws

What is democracy?

• A system of government by the elite
• A system of government by the people
• A system of government by religious leaders
• A system of government by the military

What is the primary source of power in a democratic system?

• The people
• The judicial branch
• The legislative branch
• The executive branch

In direct democracy, who participates in the governing of the state?

• Elected representatives
• Military leaders
• Political elites
• Every eligible citizen

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

• To create laws
• To make laws
• To interpret laws
• To enforce laws

What is another name for participatory democracy?

• Constitutional democracy
• Totalitarian democracy
• Indirect democracy
• Direct democracy

Which type of democracy encourages citizens to actively participate in decision-making?

• Totalitarian democracy
• Participatory democracy
• Authoritarian democracy
• Oligarchic democracy