Understanding Democracy and Republics

Understanding Democracy and Republics

9th - 12th Grade

8 Qs

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Understanding Democracy and Republics

Understanding Democracy and Republics

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.7, RL.11-12.4

+17

Standards-aligned

Created by

FRANCES VEREEN-DUNBAR

Used 4+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a direct democracy?

A system where citizens vote on laws and policies directly.

A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

A system where a monarch makes all decisions.

A system where military leaders control the government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization is known for practicing direct democracy?

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Rome

Ancient China

Ancient Athens

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a representative democracy?

A system where citizens vote on every issue.

A system where decisions are made by a council of elders.

A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

A system where a single leader makes all decisions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is an example of a representative democracy?

United States

North Korea

Vatican City

Saudi Arabia

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of a republic?

The military controls the government.

Decisions are made by a council of religious leaders.

A monarch rules the country.

Elected officials represent the people, and a constitution protects individual rights.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a liberal democracy emphasize?

Control by religious authorities.

Rule by a single party.

Protection of individual rights and limits on power.

Unlimited power for elected officials.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'tyranny of the majority'?

When a foreign power influences the government.

When the majority suppresses the rights of the minority.

When a single leader has absolute power.

When the military takes control of the government.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was concerned about the 'tyranny of the majority' and advocated for a constitution?

Plato

Aristotle

James Madison

Thomas Hobbes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6