An Introduction to Democracy Quiz

What is the guiding question or the theme of our first Social Studies lesson?

• How do governments function?

• What are the fundamental principles of a democratic government (The 4 pillars of democracy)?

• What is the history of democracy?

• How do citizens participate in a democracy?

What are the four pillars of democracy?

• Freedom, Representation, Equity, Justice

• Freedom, Responsibility, Equity, Justice

• Freedom, Representation, Equality, Justice

• Freedom, Representation, Equity, Law

Why is it important to understand the four pillars of democracy?

• To know how to vote

• To understand the values that support democratic society

• To learn about different countries

• To understand the history of democracy

What is the responsibility associated with the right to justice?

• To allow others to express their thoughts and ideas.

• To inform yourself and to vote.

• To ensure others can access what they need.

• To follow the laws.

Bill has a hard time writing notes off the board. His teacher gives him a copy of the notes instead. The students that can write notes are required to do so. 

In this situation, all students are getting what they need to be successful even though they are not all getting the same thing.

Name the pillar of democracy this situation represents. Explain how you know (2 points).

Annabelle belongs to a group of people that do not celebrate birthdays. She chooses to leave the room when birthdays are celebrated in the classroom. 

Annabelle has the right to think and do as she wants in this situation.

Name the pillar of democracy this example represents. Explain how you know (2 points).

Your class has decided to vote for a classmate to attend a meeting with the principal in order to share your class's opinion on what kind of special events they want this year.

Name the pillar of democracy this example represents. Explain how you know (2 points).

Sam and Arjun got into an argument at recess. When they came back to class, Arjun told the teacher that Sam had hit him. The teacher took the time to listen to both boys explain their side of the story before deciding what the consequences would be.

Name the pillar of democracy this example represents. Explain how you know (2 points).

What does the term "democracy" mean?

• The work of the people

• The rule or power of the people

• The government and people are equal

• The rule or power of the government