Democracy Quiz

What is democracy?

• A form of government where decisions are made by a single leader

• A form of government where the power to make decisions lies in the hands of the people

• A form of government where decisions are made by a small group of individuals

• A form of government where decisions are made by random selection

In a democratic system, what do citizens have the right to do?

• Pay taxes

• Vote and participate in the decision-making processes

• Obey the decisions made by the leader

• Serve in the military

In a democratic society, who makes decisions on behalf of the citizens?

• The president

• Elected representatives

• Judges

• Lawyers

At which levels can representatives be elected in a democratic society?

• Local and national levels only

• State and national levels only

• Local, state, and national levels

• International level

How do citizens participate in choosing their representatives?

• By paying taxes

• By attending rallies

• By casting their votes in regular elections

• By signing petitions

Who becomes the representatives in a democratic election?

• The candidates with the most experience

• The candidates who receive the most votes

• The candidates with the most funding

• The candidates who are appointed

What does democracy promote to ensure no one person or group has too much power?

• A) A system of laws and regulations

• B) A system of checks and balances

• C) A single-party system

• D) A system of direct rule

What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in a democracy?

• A) To create laws

• B) To elect representatives

• C) To protect the rights and interests of all citizens

• D) To enforce judicial decisions

How do the branches of government operate under a system of checks and balances?

• A) Under a single leader

• B) Independently of each other

• C) Following the directives of the judicial branch

• D) Controlled by the legislative branch

What is the result of the separation of powers in a system of checks and balances?

• A) It allows one branch to become dominant

• B) It merges the powers of all branches

• C) It prevents any one branch from becoming too dominant

• D) It eliminates the need for a legislative branch