Understanding Democracy 2025

Democracy is a form of government in which power comes from the:

• Military

• Monarch

• People

• Government

The word "democracy" comes from which language?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• Roman

What does the word "democracy" literally mean?

• Rule of kings

• Rule of law

• Rule of the people

• Rule of representatives

In a democracy, citizens participate in public affairs:

• Only through media

• By force

• Directly or through representatives

• Through protests only

Why is citizen participation important in a democracy?

• It weakens institutions

• It increases taxes

• It strengthens dictatorship

• It ensures decisions reflect public will

Citizens are equal before the law – This is:

• Freedom

• Pluralism

• Equality

• Sovereignty

Everyone must obey the law – including government – This is:

• Rule of law

• Pluralism

• Sovereignty

• Equality

Citizens decide without intermediaries – This is:

• Rule of law

• Sovereignty

• Equality

• Separation of powers

Protection of individual rights by constitution refers to:

• Freedom

• Pluralism

• Equality

• Legislative power

Power division among branches – This is:

• Sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Equality

• Freedom