Participatory Democracy Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of a participatory democracy?

• Direct participation of citizens in decision-making

• Rule by a single leader

• Decisions made by a small group of elites

• Complete absence of government

According to the text, why is a pure form of participatory democracy considered unwieldy?

• It requires a monarchy to function

• It is difficult to involve everyone in decision-making

• It relies on military enforcement

• It excludes all citizens from participation

What is a key characteristic of a pluralist democracy?

• Centralized decision-making

• Limited public participation

• Competition among interest groups

• Dominance of a single interest

How does the Electoral College demonstrate an element of elite democracy?

• It allows direct public voting

• It limits the influence of interest groups

• It centralizes power among elected representatives

• It encourages widespread public participation

What is one argument in favor of elite democracy?

• It prevents the dominance of wealthy elites

• It ensures all citizens have equal power

• It allows leaders to prevent unwise policies

• It encourages direct public decision-making

Which branch of government is considered the most democratic according to the text?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Branch

What does the strong central government in the Constitution reflect?

• A participatory model of democracy

• An elite model of democracy

• A pluralist model of democracy

• A direct model of democracy

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers according to the text?

• To oppose the Constitution

• To support the Constitution and explain the government it created

• To promote state rights over federal power

• To outline the Bill of Rights

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of the federal government

• Opponents of the federal government

• Authors of the Federalist Papers

• Leaders of the Constitutional Convention