Quiz on Democracy

What is democracy?

• A system where one person rules forever

• A system where citizens elect their leaders

• A system ruled by the military

• A system where the king makes all decisions

Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?

• Freedom of speech

• Rule by a dictator

• Government control of all businesses

• Military rule

In a democratic government, who has the power to vote?

• Only the rich

• Only men

• All eligible citizens

• Only government officials

Which of these is NOT a type of democracy?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchical democracy

• Presidential democracy

What is the main role of the judiciary in a democracy?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To select the president

The principle of 'separation of powers' means that:

• One leader controls everything

• Government power is divided among different branches

• Only the military has power

• Citizens have no rights

Which of these is a democratic right of citizens?

• The right to vote

• The right to obey the ruler without question

• The right to be ruled by the king

• The right to ignore government laws

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of democracy?

• Protection of human rights

• Freedom of choice

• Equal participation in government

• Rule by force and oppression

Elections in a democracy must be:

• Free and fair

• Controlled by the military

• Done only by the president

• Secret and illegal

What is the main responsibility of elected leaders in a democracy?

• To serve the interests of the people

• To rule forever

• To ignore the law

• To make themselves rich