Types of Government

What is democracy? (Passage 1 Paragraph 1)

Answer explanation

Democracy means the rule by the people

What problems were caused by direct democracy? (Passage 1 Paragraph 3)

What is a representative democracy? (Passage 1 Paragraph 4)

• A form of government where representatives are appointed by a ruling party.
• A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
• A system where a single leader makes all decisions without input from citizens.
• A government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

What is the main difference between direct democracy and representative democracy? (Passage 1 Paragraph 1 and 4)

• Direct democracy involves citizens voting on laws directly, while representative democracy involves electing representatives to make decisions.

• Direct democracy is only practiced in ancient times, while representative democracy is modern.

• Direct democracy allows only men to vote, while representative democracy allows everyone.

• Direct democracy is a form of autocracy, while representative democracy is a form of oligarchy.

How does a republic solve the problems brought on by a direct democracy? (Passage 1 Paragraph 3 )

• A republic allows all citizens to vote directly on every issue.
• A republic eliminates the need for laws and regulations.
• A republic encourages majority rule without any checks on power.
• A republic solves the problems of direct democracy by electing representatives to make informed decisions, thus preventing mob rule.

What is an autocracy? (Passage 2 Paragraph 1)

• A system where citizens vote on every issue directly.
• A government led by a council of elected representatives.
• A form of government where power is divided among multiple branches.
• A form of government where one person has unlimited power

What do an absolute monarchy, a dictatorship, authoritarian regime and a totalitarian state have in common? (Passage 2 Paragraph 1)

• They support multiple political parties and open elections.
• They all centralize power and restrict political freedoms.
• They encourage free market economies and competition.
• They promote democratic governance and civil liberties.

What is a coup d’etat? ( Passage 2 Paragraph 2)

• A coup d'etat is a formal election process.
• A coup d'etat is a peaceful transition of power.
• A coup d'etat is a sudden overthrow of a government.
• A coup d'etat is a type of economic policy.

Why would a dictator hold ‘fake’ elections? ( Passage 2 Paragraph 4)

What is a monarchy?​ (Passage 3 Paragraph 1)

• A monarchy is a government run by elected officials.
• A monarchy is a type of democracy where citizens vote.
• A monarchy is a system where power is held by a council of advisors.
• A monarchy is a form of government led by a monarch, typically a king or queen.