American Democracy YAY! - Step Back Kidz 1x01

The video discusses the complexities and contradictions of American democracy, focusing on the Electoral College, the Supreme Court, and the Senate. It highlights how these institutions can undermine democratic principles through mechanisms like gerrymandering and voter suppression. The video also touches on the US's international influence and suggests that true democracy may require more than just elections, hinting at activism and systemic change as potential solutions.

What is one of the key features of American democracy mentioned in the introduction?

• Direct election of the president

• A single-party system

• The Electoral College system

• The presence of a monarchy

What is the impact of the Electoral College on presidential elections?

• Gives more power to smaller states

• Ensures the president is elected by popular vote

• Eliminates the need for voting

• Makes election day a holiday

Which body is described as serving for life in an unelected position?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

What is the role of the Senate in the American government?

• To oversee the Supreme Court

• To manage foreign relations

• To directly represent the people

• To act as a check on democracy

What is a consequence of the rural-urban divide in voting?

• Equal voting power across regions

• Diminished presidential vote in urban areas

• Increased voter turnout in cities

• More representation for urban areas

What is a method used to suppress voter turnout according to the video?

• Implementing early voting

• Making election day a holiday

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Purging voter rolls

What is gerrymandering?

• A method to increase voter turnout

• A way to draw district boundaries to favor a party

• A process to ensure fair elections

• A system to count votes accurately

What challenge does Bernard the tiger face in his political aspirations?

• Insufficient funding

• No access to media

• Complex delegate system and primaries

• Lack of public support

How does the US government influence foreign elections?

• By sending election observers

• By providing financial aid

• Through the CIA and funding coups

• By promoting democracy

What is a potential solution to improve democracy mentioned in the video?

• Encouraging activism and public participation

• Increasing the number of political parties

• Relying solely on elections

• Reducing the number of elections