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Democracy : Class 1

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The United States is a _________________________ democracy.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

representative

d)

social

2.

The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.

a)

people

b)

rule

c)

government

d)

president

3.

The Greek word "kratos" means ____________________.

a)

judge

b)

rule

c)

law

d)

governor

4.

What is considered the birthplace of democracy?

a)

Rome

b)

Paris

c)

London

d)

Athens

5.

The idea that the people are the ultimate voice of authority and liberty in a democracy is known as ________________.

a)

general will

b)

good will

c)

absolute power

d)

lack of power

6.

In our democracy the people vote ________________.

a)

directly for the laws we want

b)

for how long we want the president to be in power

c)

for the rules in the classroom

d)

for the people we want to represent us in government

7.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

a)

Only the wealthy can vote.

b)

free elections

c)

limits on lawmakers

d)

citizens rule

8.

MODERN DEMOCRACIES ARE

a)

DIRECT DEMOCRACY

b)

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

c)

FLAWED DEMOCRACY

d)

CAREFUL DEMOCRACY

9.

DEMOCRACY'S MAIN GOAL

a)

PROTECT ALL PEOPLE'S BEST INTERESTS NO MATTER RACE, GENDER, RELIGION

b)

PROTECT THE MINORITIES INTERESTS NO MATTER WHAT MAJORITIES WANT

c)

DIALOGUE BETWEEN RACES AND RELIGIONS

d)

WORK AS A WAY TO END WITH MONARCHS AND RULERS

10.

The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

United Democracy

c)

Republic Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

11.
Placing limits on government allows for more....
a)
crime reduction
b)
military strength
c)
personal freedoms
d)
economic restrictions
12.
What is a problem with a direct democracy?
a)
People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
b)
People don't have the time to participate so actively
c)
They tend to favor the wealthy
d)
Women don't have rights
13.

Which are features of Democracy?

a)

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

b)

Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers

c)

The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis

d)

All the above

14.

Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy?

a)

People feel free and equal in a democracy

b)

Democracies resolve conflict in a better ways than others

c)

Democratic government is more accountable to the people

d)

Democracies are more prosperous than others

15.

Democracy cannot survive in the absence of

a)

Freedom of press

b)

Independence of judiciary

c)

Rule of law

d)

All of the above

16.

Which one of the following goes against Democracy?

a)

One party rule

b)

Two party system

c)

Multi party system

d)

Periodic elections

17.

Which of the following factors are responsible for limiting the success of Democracy?

a)

Widespread corruption

b)

Malpractices in elections

c)

Economic inequality

d)

All of the above

18.

The United States is a _________________________ democracy.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

representative

d)

social

19.
In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people?
a)
Intellectuals
b)
Business leaders
c)
Military leaders
d)
No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal
20.
In a Communist country, workers have no ________ to work harder.
a)
Time
b)
Help
c)
Ability
d)
Incentive
21.
Which nation on the Korean peninsula has a Communist government? 
a)
Japan
b)
Laos
c)
China
d)
North Korea