TRENDS Summative Test

Which of the following is a key feature of democratic practice?

• Centralized decision-making

• Free and fair elections

• Absolute monarchy

• Authoritarian rule

What is one of the fundamental principles of democracy?

• Limited political participation

• Suppression of dissent

• Concentration of power

• Rule of law

Why is citizen participation important in a democracy?

• It ensures that only a few people make decisions.

• It helps in the suppression of minority opinions.

• It legitimizes the government and its actions.

• It reduces the need for public accountability.

How does participatory democracy differ from representative democracy?

• Participatory democracy involves citizens directly in decision-making, while representative democracy involves elected officials making decisions.

• Representative democracy requires direct involvement of citizens in all decisions.

• Participatory democracy is less inclusive than representative democracy.

• Participatory democracy relies on a small group of leaders to make decisions.

What role do elections play in a representative democracy?

• They limit the power of the judiciary.

• They allow citizens to directly vote on laws.

• They enable citizens to choose their representatives.

• They ensure that only the wealthy can participate in politics.

Analyze the impact of low voter turnout on the legitimacy of a democratic government.

• Low voter turnout strengthens the legitimacy of the government.

• Low voter turnout has no effect on the legitimacy of the government.

• Low voter turnout ensures that only the most informed citizens participate.

• Low voter turnout can undermine the legitimacy of the government by questioning the representativeness of elected officials.

Which of the following best describes a democratic intervention in a political institution?

• Imposing strict regulations without public consultation

• Encouraging public participation in policy-making

• Centralizing power in a single authority

• Limiting freedom of speech

What is a common democratic intervention in social institutions?

• Censorship of media

• Public forums for community input

• Restricting access to information

• Secretive decision-making processes

How can a government apply democratic principles to improve transparency?

• By holding closed-door meetings

• By publishing government proceedings

• By reducing public access to records

• By limiting media access to information

Which action demonstrates the application of democratic interventions in a social institution?

• Implementing policies without public feedback

• Enforcing laws without judicial review

• Conducting regular town hall meetings

• Suppressing dissenting opinions