Trends Review

What is the meaning of democracy?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by the military

What is the origin of the word "democracy"?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

What is a participatory democracy?

• A type of democracy where citizens elect representatives

• A democracy where citizens directly vote on policies

• A monarchy with democratic elements

• A system controlled by one political party

What is a representative democracy?

• A system where citizens vote for leaders to make decisions

• A system where only the president decides policies

• A government ruled by a king

• A system where citizens make all decisions directly

What document serves as the foundation of a constitutional government?

• The Bible

• A constitution

• A newspaper

• A royal decree

What is one of the main points of democracy?

• Citizens have no voting rights

• Laws are made for the common good

• Only the wealthy can vote

• The military controls the government

What does "majority rule, minority rights" mean?

• Only the majority has rights

• The majority can make decisions but must respect the rights of minorities

• The minority makes all the decisions

• The government ignores the rights of the people

What is one role of private sectors in a democracy?

• To make laws

• To establish businesses

• To control elections

• To remove leaders

What does civil society involve?

• Establishing organizations for common interests

• Controlling the government

• Running businesses

• Enforcing laws

What is the primary source of political power in a democracy?

• The military

• The common people

• The king

• The president