WorksheetsDemocracy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 45mins
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?
Half the world can vote in US elections.
Half the world's people have a say in their government.
“rule by __________ .”
The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.
people
rule
government
president
The Greek word "kratos" means ____________________.
judge
rule
law
governor
What is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Rome
Paris
London
Athens
Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.
1
2
3
4
The idea that the people are the ultimate voice of authority and liberty in a democracy is known as ________________.
general will
good will
absolute power
lack of power
In our democracy the people vote ________________.
directly for the laws we want
for how long we want the president to be in power
for the rules in the classroom
for the people we want to represent us in government
Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?
Only the wealthy can vote.
free elections
limits on lawmakers
citizens rule
