What is the primary characteristic of a democracy as described in the video?

Risks and Principles of Representative Democracy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A system where the government is chosen by a select few.
A system governed by unlimited majority rule.
A system where laws are made by a monarch.
A system where individual rights are prioritized over majority decisions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is democracy considered incompatible with a constitution according to the video?
Because it does not allow for any voting.
Because it prioritizes individual rights over majority decisions.
Because it relies solely on majority rule without constitutional limits.
Because it allows for a monarch to rule.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical example is used to illustrate the dangers of democracy?
The Roman Empire
The French Revolution
The trial of Socrates in ancient Greece
The American Revolution
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a republic defined in the video?
A system limited by individual rights, where the majority votes within a defined sphere.
A system where laws are made by a small group of elites.
A system where the majority can vote on anything.
A system where a monarch has absolute power.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of government in a republic as described in the video?
To create laws that reflect the majority's wishes.
To protect individual rights and not infringe upon them.
To ensure the monarch's power is absolute.
To delegate power to a select group of representatives.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk of representative democracy mentioned in the video?
It can lead to a monarchy.
It prevents any form of government legislation.
It ensures that all citizens have equal power.
It can result in tyranny if representatives are not limited by principles.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does representative democracy differ from direct democracy?
It is governed by a monarch.
It involves direct voting by all citizens.
It does not allow for any form of voting.
It delegates power to chosen representatives.
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