Understanding Democracy

What is the origin of the word 'democracy'?

• French words for 'people' and 'rule'

• Greek words for 'people' and 'rule'

• German words for 'people' and 'rule'

• Latin words for 'people' and 'rule'

Which of the following is NOT a principle of democracy?

• Government secrecy

• Equality and inclusiveness

• Citizen participation

• Accountability from elected officials

In a direct democracy, how are decisions made?

• Through elected representatives

• By a council of elites

• Directly by the citizens

• By the president alone

Which type of democracy involves electing representatives to make decisions on behalf of the people?

• Religious democracy

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Authoritarian democracy

What distinguishes a presidential democracy from a parliamentary democracy?

• The president has significant power over the government

• The president is a ceremonial figure

• The president is elected by the legislature

• The legislature can remove the president at any time

In which type of democracy do only elites participate in the parliamentary process?

• Participatory democracy

• Social democracy

• Authoritarian democracy

• Religious democracy

Which form of democracy is based on Islamic law?

• Social democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Religious democracy

• Authoritarian democracy

What is a key feature of social democracy?

• Rapid social revolution

• Gradual and peaceful political processes

• No market regulation

• Complete government control of the economy

According to Winston Churchill, how is democracy described?

• The best form of government without faults

• The worst form of government except for all others tried

• A perfect system with no need for improvement

• A system that requires no compromise

What is one of the primary benefits of democracy?

• It eliminates the need for laws

• It promotes inequality

• It prevents abuse of political power

• It ensures the interests of a select few