WorksheetsEU Democracy
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 23mins
“rule by __________ .”
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
The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?
Direct Democracy
United Democracy
Republic Democracy
Representative Democracy
What are the two types of democracy?
republican/democratic
representative/direct
representative/democracy
fair/unfair
In class, each student got to vote for what kind of an assignment they could have, this is an example of____________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
In Kadikoy, a group of 12 people were chosen to vote on the new Fenerbahce Stadium design, this is a form of __________________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Students in class vote on 5 students to represent them when voting for the type of exam questions, this is a form of ______________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Students in Deniz's class get to vote on which days they will have Zoom meetings, this is a form of ______________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Deniz chooses 4 students to decide which reading she will assign to class next week, this is a form of __________________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Which system allows for a quicker process of electing officials?
Representative
Direct
Which of these countries does NOT belong to the EU
Spain
Finland
Russia
Italy
Which of these countries does NOT belong to the EU
United Kingdom
Ireland
Germany
Portugal
The two legislative bodies of the EU are...
European Court of Justice and European Parliament
Council of Europe and European Court of Auditors
Council of Europe and European Parliament
There is not legislative power in the EU
The executive power in the EU is called
European Central Bank
European Commission
European Council
European Union
The Judicial power in the EU belongs to...
Court of Justice of the EU
European Parliament
there is not judicial power in the EU
European Council
Brexit vote was in:
2015
2016
2017
1992 Maastricht Treaty strengthened parliamentary democracy by applying:
Co-decision, which increased legislative power of EP
EP given formal rights in appointment of Commission
Council given more powers
Commission given more powers
True or False: Lisbon Treaty strengthened representative and participatory democracy.
True
False
True of False: Subsidiarity is the principle whereby the EU does not take action (except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence), unless it is more effective than action taken at national, regional or local level.
True
False
Which ones are persistent challenges to democracy in the EU?
Lack of demos
No European public sphere
Idealized vision of national democratic systems
Strong European Parliament
What do you think: Is there a democratic deficit in the EU?
Yes, there is.
No, there is not.
