Nation Building and Democracy Quiz

What is Nation Building?

• The destruction of a nation

• The creation of a nation

• The celebration of a nation

• The isolation of a nation

Who defined democracy as 'government of the people for the people and by the people'?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What is one feature of democracy?

• Single-party rule

• A multi-party political system

• Disrespect for human rights

• Censorship of the press

What does democracy allow ordinary people to do?

• Follow orders without question

• Have a say in governance

• Stay uninformed about politics

• Ignore the government

Which of the following is NOT a reason for nation building?

• To exist in peace

• To unite against external aggression

• To benefit from one another

• To create division among people

What is a democratic voting system?

• Voting without rules

• Voting by a select few

• Voting by all citizens

• Voting by a single leader

What does respect for the rule of law mean?

• Ignoring laws

• Everyone follows the law

• Laws can be broken easily

• Laws are only for some people

What is citizen participation?

• Citizens avoiding elections

• Citizens engaging in governance

• Citizens only following orders

• Citizens staying silent

What is one benefit of nation building?

• Lack of cooperation

• Increased conflict

• Equal distribution of resources

• Isolation from other nations

What does a multi-party political system promote?

• Single-party dominance

• Diversity of opinions

• Political intolerance

• Censorship of ideas