Structure and Origins of Government #1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a direct democracy?

• Slow decision-making process

• Lack of citizen participation

• Concentration of power in one leader

• Inability to represent the people’s voice

What is a primary advantage of a representative democracy?

• Quick decision-making

• Equal representation for all citizens

• Decisions made by elected officials

• Centralized power for efficiency

In a presidential democracy, who is responsible for enforcing laws?

• The legislature

• The judiciary

• The president

• Local governments

Which of the following is a key feature of a parliamentary democracy?

• The executive and legislative branches are separate

• The prime minister is directly elected by citizens

• The legislature selects the executive leader

• Judicial review is the highest authority

What is a disadvantage of an authoritarian system?

• Inefficient decision-making

• Limited individual freedoms

• Equal distribution of power

• Weak central leadership

Which type of government is best for maintaining public order during a crisis?

• Representative democracy

• Authoritarian government

• Parliamentary democracy

• Direct democracy

What is an advantage of a democratic government over an authoritarian government?

• Decisions are made quickly

• Individual rights are protected

• Public order is more easily maintained

• Power is centralized

How does a parliamentary system differ from a presidential system?

• The executive is independent in a parliamentary system

• The executive is part of the legislature in a parliamentary system

• Citizens elect the executive in a parliamentary system

• There are no checks and balances in a parliamentary system

Which of the following best describes popular sovereignty?

• Power is held by a monarch

• Government decisions are made by a small group of elites

• Power comes from the consent of the governed

• The government has unlimited power

What is a primary weakness of a direct democracy?

• It is highly inefficient for large populations

• It lacks citizen involvement in decision-making

• It centralizes power in the executive

• It does not protect individual rights