Forms of Government and Democracy (Bynum)

What is the main idea of a democracy?

• A single ruler makes all decisions.

• Power is held by a small group of people.

• The people have the power to choose their leaders and make decisions.

• Leaders are chosen based on their family history.

What are the two main types of democracy mentioned?

• Old and New

• Big and Small

• Direct and Representative

• Fast and Slow

In which ancient city did one of the earliest forms of democracy exist?

• Rome

• Athens

• London

• Paris

What is a benefit of democracy?

• A single person has all the power.

• It promotes individual freedoms and equality.

• Decisions are made very quickly without discussion.

• Leaders are chosen by birthright.

What is a monarchy?

• A government where people vote for all laws.

• A system where a single ruler, like a king or queen, holds power.

• A government led by a group of elected representatives.

• A system where everyone shares power equally.

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

• Absolute monarchs are always kings, constitutional monarchs are always queens.

• Absolute monarchs have total control, while constitutional monarchs have powers limited by law.

• Absolute monarchs rule for a short time, constitutional monarchs rule forever.

• Absolute monarchs are elected, constitutional monarchs are chosen by family.

What is a potential criticism of monarchies?

• They always have fair elections.

• They can lead to a lack of democratic representation.

• They are always very stable.

• They encourage everyone to participate in government.

In a dictatorship, how does the leader usually get and keep power?

• By being elected by the people.

• By inheriting the position from their family.

• By holding absolute power, often without the people's consent, and using force.

• By working with many different groups to make decisions.

What often happens to individual freedoms in a dictatorship?

• They are greatly expanded.

• They are protected by law.

• They are often suppressed or limited.

• They are decided by public vote.

Why is civic engagement important in any government system?

• It helps leaders make decisions faster.

• It ensures the government reflects the will of the people or helps advocate for change.

• It makes sure only one person has power.

• It is not important in some types of government.