Political Ideology Quiz

What is a political ideology?

• A set of beliefs and practices for political decisions

• A type of government structure

• A form of economic system

• A social movement

In a direct democracy, who contributes to political decision-making?

• A select group of leaders

• The military

• All eligible citizens

• Only the elected representatives

What does the term 'democracy' originally mean?

• Leadership by the strongest

• Government by the elite

• Rule of the people

• Control by the military

Which country employs a representative democracy?

• Ancient Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• Australia

What is the key component of both direct and representative democracies?

• Economic equality

• Inclusion of citizens in decision-making

• Strong military presence

• Centralized power

What is the main difference between direct and representative democracy?

• Direct democracy allows voting

• Representative democracy involves elected officials

• Direct democracy is more efficient

• Representative democracy is older

What type of punishment might be avoided in some political ideologies?

• Community service

• Fines

• Imprisonment

• Corporal punishment

Who decides the leader in a direct democracy?

• The strongest person

• The citizens

• A council of elders

• The military

What is a characteristic of a representative democracy?

• All citizens vote on every issue

• Citizens elect representatives

• Decisions are made by a single leader

• Voting is not allowed

What is the role of citizens in a democracy?

• To pay taxes only

• To serve in the military

• To participate in decision-making

• To obey the laws without question