Democracy: A Quiz

What are the two main types of democracy?

• Oligarchy and theocracy

• Dictatorship and monarchy

• Anarchy and communism

• Direct democracy and representative democracy

What is the principle of 'majority rule' in a democracy?

• Decisions are made by a single individual

• Decisions are made by a random selection of people

• Decisions are made by the minority of the people

• Decisions are made by the majority of the people

What is the role of the government in a democracy?

• Oppressing the people and limiting their freedom

• Representing the people, making and enforcing laws, and providing public services

• Serving the interests of the wealthy elite

• Ignoring the needs of the citizens and prioritizing personal gain

What is the role of the citizens in a democracy?

• To avoid participating in public discourse and voting

• To participate in the decision-making process through voting, engaging in public discourse, and holding elected officials accountable.

• To blindly follow the decisions made by elected officials

• To ignore the political process and focus on personal interests

What are the democratic principles that ensure the protection of individual rights?

• Absolute monarchy, communism, and dictatorship

• Rule of law, separation of powers, and checks and balances

• Military rule, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism

• Anarchy, oligarchy, and theocracy

What is the importance of freedom of speech in a democracy?

• It limits the power of the government and promotes anarchy

• It restricts the freedom of individuals and promotes censorship

• It allows for the expression of diverse opinions and ideas, promotes transparency and accountability, and enables citizens to participate in the decision-making process.

• It leads to chaos and disorder in society

How do citizens participate in the democratic process?

• By voting, engaging in political discussions, attending public meetings, and running for public office.

• By participating in violent protests and riots

• By ignoring political issues and not voting

• By only listening to one-sided political opinions

What are the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy?

• Participating in elections, staying informed, obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and defending the country if necessary.

• Ignoring laws and regulations

• Participating in protests

• Refusing to pay taxes

What are the key features of a direct democracy?

• Citizens directly participate in decision-making and policy-making processes.

• Only elected officials make decisions

• Citizens have no say in the government

• Decisions are made by a single leader

How does representative democracy work?

• Representatives are appointed by the government

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

• Citizens make all decisions directly without representatives

• Representatives are not accountable to the citizens