Direct vs Indirect Democracy

What is a democracy?

• A government run by elected officials only

• A government run by a king

• A government run by the people

• A government with no laws

What are the two main types of democracies?

• Federal and Unitary

• Direct and Indirect

• Monarchical and Dictatorial

• Direct and Representative

Which city is known as one of the first direct democracies?

• Rome

• New York

• Paris

• Athens

What is another name for a representative democracy?

• Democratic Republic

• Direct Republic

• People's Democracy

• Socialist Democracy

What is a key characteristic of democracy regarding elections?

• Elections are held once a decade

• Only certain citizens can vote

• Elections are free and fair

• Elections are decided by the government

What does majority rule with individual rights mean in a democracy?

• Only individuals make decisions

• Individuals have no rights

• Only the majority's rights are protected

• The majority can make decisions, but individual rights are protected

What limitation is placed on lawmakers in a democracy?

• They can serve for life

• They have term limits

• They are not elected by the people

• They have unlimited power

What is necessary for a democracy to work?

• A single leader

• No elections

• Citizen participation

• Restrictions on voting

What is a criticism of democracy?

• Only the wealthy can afford to run for office

• It is too efficient

• There is no bureaucracy

• Decisions are made too quickly

Is the United States considered a democracy?

• No, a monarchy

• Yes, a representative democracy

• Yes, a direct democracy

• No, a dictatorship