Exploring Types of Democracy in the U.S.

What does democracy fundamentally mean?

• Rule by elected representatives

• Rule by a single leader

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a small elite group

Which type of democracy allows citizens to write proposed bills for voting?

• Elite democracy

• Direct democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Representative democracy

Why did the framers establish the U.S. as a republic rather than a pure democracy?

• They wanted to avoid mob rule

• They trusted the people completely

• They aimed for less governmental control

• They preferred a direct voting system

Which document supports participatory democracy?

• Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• Federalist No. 10

• Brutus No. 1

Which type of democracy is characterized by group-based policy making?

• Elite democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Direct democracy

• Participatory democracy

Which type of democracy was emphasized by the social movements like Black Lives Matter?

• Representative democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elite democracy

What is a key feature of elite democracy?

• Filtered political power through elites

• Direct voting by the people

• Broad participation in civil society

• Group-based policy making

Which amendment is associated with expanding voting rights?

• The 10th Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 1st Amendment

What does the First Amendment facilitate in terms of democracy?

• Direct policy voting

• Creating interest groups

• Elite control over policies

• Voting for the president

How does the Electoral College relate to the type of democracy in the U.S.?

• It supports direct democracy

• It enhances pluralist democracy

• It is a feature of elite democracy

• It promotes participatory democracy