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WorksheetsDemocracy : Class 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 47mins
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
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
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
MODERN DEMOCRACIES ARE
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
FLAWED DEMOCRACY
CAREFUL DEMOCRACY
DEMOCRACY'S MAIN GOAL
PROTECT ALL PEOPLE'S BEST INTERESTS NO MATTER RACE, GENDER, RELIGION
PROTECT THE MINORITIES INTERESTS NO MATTER WHAT MAJORITIES WANT
DIALOGUE BETWEEN RACES AND RELIGIONS
WORK AS A WAY TO END WITH MONARCHS AND RULERS
The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?
Direct Democracy
United Democracy
Republic Democracy
Representative Democracy
Which are features of Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis
All the above
Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy?
People feel free and equal in a democracy
Democracies resolve conflict in a better ways than others
Democratic government is more accountable to the people
Democracies are more prosperous than others
Democracy cannot survive in the absence of
Freedom of press
Independence of judiciary
Rule of law
All of the above
Which one of the following goes against Democracy?
One party rule
Two party system
Multi party system
Periodic elections
Which of the following factors are responsible for limiting the success of Democracy?
Widespread corruption
Malpractices in elections
Economic inequality
All of the above
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
