01.2 - Types of Democracy (Fall 2025)

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

• No involvement of citizens in politics

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 in a timely manner

• It relies on military power

• It excludes all citizens from voting

What did the framers believe about the United States functioning as a participatory democracy?

• It was too small to function as one

• It was too large and diverse to function as one

• It was perfectly suited for a participatory democracy

• It should not allow any form of democracy

What is a key characteristic of a pluralist democracy?

• Decisions are made by a single leader.

• Interest groups compete in the "marketplace of ideas."

• Power is concentrated in the hands of the elite.

• There is no competition among interests.

How does an elite democracy differ from a pluralist democracy?

• It allows for more public participation.

• It concentrates power among the general populace.

• Elected representatives act as trustees for the people.

• It prevents any single interest from dominating.

Why did the founders create structures to limit the influence of varying interests in a pluralist democracy?

• To ensure a single interest dominates.

• To prevent the wealthy and elite from grabbing all the power.

• To eliminate the need for bargaining.

• To concentrate power in the hands of a few.

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

According to the text, what does the strong central government reflect?

• A participatory model of democracy

• A pluralist model of democracy

• An elite model of democracy

• A direct model of democracy

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers as mentioned in the text?

• 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 rights

• To criticize the British monarchy