Types of Democracy

What challenge is associated with a pure form of participatory democracy in large countries?

• Lack of resources

• Difficulty in involving everyone in decision making

• Over-reliance on technology

• Excessive government control

In the context of participatory democracy, what role do small towns and villages play?

• They establish federal laws

• They hold town hall meetings to establish local policy

• They create international treaties

• They replace state constitutions

What is a key characteristic of pluralist democracy?

• Centralized decision-making

• Influence of nongovernmental groups

• Lack of interest groups

• Absence of competition

Pluralist democracy allows many people to ______.

• centralize power

• voice their interests

• eliminate interest groups

• dominate the government

In a pluralist democracy, groups form along a spectrum of interests to ______.

• centralize power

• reduce environmental regulations

• persuade policymakers

• eliminate interest groups

Elite democracy is characterized by the dominance of ______.

• the general populace

• elected representatives

• people with resources and influence

• interest groups

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in an elite democracy?

• To centralize power

• To act as trustees for the people

• To prevent overpowering influence

• To eliminate interest groups.

In a pluralist democracy, the process of changing policy is usually ______.

• A) fast

• B) slow

• C) centralized

• D) eliminated

What is the central question regarding citizen participation in government?

• How should we elect representatives

• What is the best way for citizens to participate

• What is the role of the judiciary

• How much power of the executive branch hold

What does the strong central government reflect according to the text?

• A participatory model

• An elite model

• A federal model

• A democratic model.