1.3 Video and Notes

What are the characteristics of different forms of government?

• How many people are in charge

• How people in charge are chosen

• How people in charge rule

• How many people are allowed to live in a country

What is a direct democracy as practiced in ancient Greece?

• A system where representatives vote on behalf of citizens.

• A system where each citizen votes on every law.

• A system where the ruler decides all matters.

• A system where voting is done by a selected few.

What is a difference between a democracy and a republic?

• In a democracy, the government is controlled by the military, while in a republic, decisions are made by elected representatives.
• People elect represenitives to make decisions for them

• In a democracy, there are no elections, while in a republic, decisions are made by elected representatives.
• In a democracy, decisions are made by a single ruler, while in a republic, decisions are made by the majority of the people.

In a presidential democracy, how is the president elected?

• By random selection from eligible citizens.

• By a ruling party or coalition.

• By a decision of the parliament.

• Through a direct vote by the people.

What defines a parliamentary democracy?

• Members of parliament choose the prime minister from among themselves.

• The prime minister is elected directly by the people.

• The president appoints the prime minister.

• Citizens vote for a president who then selects members of parliament.

Which feature is typical of authoritarian governments?

• Independent court systems.

• Frequent changes in leadership.

• Limited checks on the leader's power.

• Regular free and fair elections.

What is democratic backsliding?

• The process where democracies become more authoritarian.

• The introduction of more democratic processes in a government.

• The complete change from a democracy to a monarchy.

• A temporary suspension of democratic processes during emergencies.