Democracy Around the World Quiz

What is the main purpose of democracy?

• To allow only government officials to make decisions

• To give everyone a say in how the country is run

• To limit voting to only certain people

• To ensure that only one person makes all the decisions

Where did democracy first begin?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Medieval Europe

• Modern America

At what age are most people allowed to vote in a democracy?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

What is a key feature of voting in a democracy?

• Voting is public, so everyone knows your choice

• Voting is private, protecting voters' choices

• Voting is only for government officials

• Voting is done only by mail

In a parliamentary system, who chooses the prime minister?

• The president

• The people directly

• The parliament members

• The king or queen

Which of the following countries uses a presidential system?

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• Brazil

• Australia

What role does a monarch have in a constitutional monarchy?

• The monarch has all the power

• The monarch's role is mostly ceremonial

• The monarch chooses the parliament members

• The monarch runs the country independently

Why are local governments important in a democracy?

• They take care of national issues

• They manage local issues like schools and parks

• They decide who can vote

• They control the military

What is one challenge that democracies face?

• Making sure everyone votes

• Ensuring elections are honest and fair

• Allowing only certain people to vote

• Stopping people from expressing their opinions

How do candidates show why they should be elected in a democratic election?

• By ignoring the voters

• By campaigning to the public

• By making decisions without input

• By only speaking to the parliament