Exploring the Essentials of Representative Democracy

The video tutorial, led by Ayo Amigun, explores the concept of representative democracy. It covers the definition, characteristics, and features of representative democracy, highlighting its importance and the role of political parties. The tutorial contrasts representative democracy with direct democracy, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each system. The lesson concludes with an exercise for students to reinforce their understanding.

What is the main focus of today's class?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

In a representative democracy, who selects the representatives?

• The government

• The citizens

• The military

• The judiciary

Which of the following is a characteristic of representative democracy?

• No voting rights

• Majority rules

• Low corruption rate

• Direct policy voting

What defines the powers of elected representatives in a representative democracy?

• The media

• The economy

• The constitution

• The military

Why are political parties important in representative democracy?

• They are central to the electoral system

• They manage the economy

• They write the constitution

• They control the military

How does direct democracy differ from representative democracy?

• People vote for representatives

• People vote on policies directly

• There are no elections

• The government is not elected

What is a key benefit of representative democracy?

• It is time-consuming

• It is efficient

• It is undemocratic

• It is costly

What is a major drawback of representative democracy?

• Elected officials must fulfill all promises

• Elected officials may promote self-interest

• It is too efficient

• It has no drawbacks

What happens if elected officials do not fulfill their promises in a representative democracy?

• They are rewarded

• They are promoted

• They face no consequences

• They are immediately removed

Can a democracy be both direct and representative?

• No, only in theory

• Yes, in some cases

• No, never

• Yes, always