Understanding Forms of Government

What is the primary purpose of governments according to the video?

• To make rules and protect society from danger

• To control the economy

• To provide entertainment

• To manage international relations

In ancient Greece, what type of democracy allowed one person to cast one vote on a matter?

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

Which type of democracy involves people voting directly for the president and separately for the legislature?

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Direct democracy

• Mixed democracy

In a parliamentary democracy, who becomes the leader of the country?

• The president

• The prime minister

• The speaker of the house

• The chief justice

What is a key feature of healthy democracies?

• A single ruling party

• No elections

• An independent court system and a free press

• Unlimited government power

What is a common characteristic of authoritarian governments?

• Power concentrated in one person or a small group

• Independent media

• Strong protection of minority rights

• Free and fair elections

How do authoritarian leaders often maintain control?

• By holding fair elections

• Through violence and intimidation

• By promoting free speech

• By encouraging public debate

What might some people see as a benefit of authoritarian governments?

• Slower decision-making

• Greater personal liberties

• More political parties

• Decisive leadership and stability

What is 'democratic backsliding'?

• A method of improving democratic institutions

• A process where authoritarian regimes become more democratic

• A process where democracies become more authoritarian

• A way to increase voter turnout

What determines whether citizens' voices are amplified or minimized on global issues?

• The country's geographical location

• The country's population size

• The country's form of government

• The country's economic status