>Introduction to democracy and its variations

What is the origin of the word "democracy"?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three general flavors of democracy mentioned in the video?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elite democracy

• Direct democracy

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Define "participatory democracy."

• A system where a small group of elites make decisions

• A system where multiple groups compete for power

• A system where citizens have the power to make policy decisions

• A system where the government is controlled by a single party

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Explain how the concept of democracy influenced the Founding Fathers' decision to ratify the Constitution.

• They wanted to ensure that only the elite had power.

• They aimed to create a government that reflected the will of the people.

• They were influenced by the French Revolution.

• They wanted to establish a monarchy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast participatory democracy and elite democracy.

• Both involve direct citizen participation in decision-making.

• Participatory democracy involves direct citizen participation, while elite democracy involves decision-making by a small group of elites.

• Both involve decision-making by a small group of elites.

• Participatory democracy involves decision-making by a small group of elites, while elite democracy involves direct citizen participation.

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Analyze the impact of pluralist democracy on modern U.S. government.

• It leads to a single party dominating the government.

• It allows multiple groups to have a voice in the government, leading to a more balanced representation.

• It restricts the influence of interest groups.

• It eliminates the need for elections.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of elite democracy in addressing the needs of the general population.

• It is highly effective because it concentrates power in the hands of knowledgeable elites.

• It is moderately effective because it balances elite decision-making with some public input.

• It is often criticized for being less effective because it may not always reflect the needs and desires of the general population.

• It is ineffective because it completely excludes public participation.

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What is the primary focus of a pluralist democracy?

• Concentrating power in the hands of a few elites

• Ensuring that multiple groups have a voice in the government

• Direct citizen participation in all government decisions

• Establishing a single-party system

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Discuss how the different layers of government in the United States reflect different flavors of democracy.

• All layers of government in the U.S. reflect elite democracy.

• Local governments often reflect participatory democracy, while federal government may reflect a mix of pluralist and elite democracy.

• State governments exclusively reflect pluralist democracy.

• The federal government exclusively reflects participatory democracy.

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Identify the Greek roots of the word "democracy" and their meanings.

• "Demo" meaning rule, and "cracy" meaning people

• "Demo" meaning people, and "cracy" meaning rule

• "Demo" meaning government, and "cracy" meaning power

• "Demo" meaning power, and "cracy" meaning government

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