What Are The Different Types Of Democracy?

The video explores various forms of democracy, including direct, representative, presidential, parliamentary, authoritarian, participatory, Islamic, and social democracy. It highlights the characteristics and challenges of each type, emphasizing the importance of democratic principles in governance worldwide.

What is a key feature of direct democracy?

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

• Citizens vote directly on policies.

• The legislature appoints the head of government.

• The president has veto power.

In a representative democracy, what is a potential downside?

• Minorities have more power than the majority.

• The president can dismiss the legislature.

• Citizens have too much power over policy decisions.

• The government may not reflect the citizens' interests.

What distinguishes a presidential democracy from a parliamentary democracy?

• The president is elected by the legislature.

• The president can dismiss the legislature.

• The executive branch is independent of the legislature.

• The prime minister is elected by the people.

Which type of democracy allows only elites to participate in the parliamentary process?

• Social democracy

• Islamic democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Authoritarian democracy

What is a characteristic of Islamic democracy?

• Sharia law applies to everyone, including leaders.

• The state is divided into small networks.

• Only religious leaders can be elected.

• Leaders are not subject to any laws.