Democracy and Its Forms

Who defined democracy as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Plato

• Rousseau

• John Adams

Where did political democracy as we know it in Europe originate?

• Sparta

• Carthage

• Athens

• Rome

According to Plato, why did he believe people could not promote the common interest?

• They were too educated

• They lacked sufficient education

• They were too wealthy

• They were too busy

What is direct democracy?

• A system where everyone takes part in law and decision-making

• A system where only the wealthy vote

• A system where only the educated vote

• A system where elected officials make decisions

Which country is known for using elements of direct democracy?

• United States

• Switzerland

• United Kingdom

• France

What is a referendum?

• A vote by the electorate on a single issue

• A political party

• A meeting of elected officials

• A type of government

What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?

• When there is no majority in decision-making

• When the government controls all decisions

• When the minority rules over the majority

• When the majority always gets what they want, ignoring minorities

What is representative democracy?

• A form of government where people vote on every issue

• A form of government where decisions are made by a single ruler

• A form of government where only the wealthy can vote

• A form of government where officials are elected to make decisions

How often are general elections held in the UK?

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

What is a potential disadvantage of representative democracy?

• It always reflects the will of the people

• It requires citizens to vote on every issue

• Elected officials may not represent the people's will

• It is the most efficient form of government