Citizen Participation: Democracy and Autocracy (Narrative)

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• Citizens have no say in government decisions.

• Citizens directly elect their leaders and legislature.

• Leaders are chosen by a small group of elites.

• Elections are not held regularly.

In a presidential democracy, like Nigeria, who do citizens directly elect?

• The prime minister

• The head of government

• The parliament

• The monarch

How does a parliamentary democracy, like South Africa, differ from a presidential democracy?

• Citizens vote directly for the prime minister.

• Citizens vote for members of the legislature.

• Citizens do not participate in elections.

• The head of government is a monarch.

What is a characteristic of an autocracy?

• Citizens have a strong influence on government decisions.

• Elections are free and fair.

• The leader rules by force and citizens have no say.

• Citizens directly elect their leaders.

Which of the following countries is an example of a parliamentary democracy?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• South Africa

• Eritrea