WorksheetsTypes of Democracy
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
System where citizens elect people to make decisions for them.
representative democracy
monarchy
tyranny
direct democracy
A government where power come from the people is...
democracy
aristocracy
oligarchy
republic
In which type of Democracy do people individually vote for laws?
Republic
Democratic
Direct
Representative
Which of the following can be described as giving the government the right to operate?
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Representative Government
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
Which of the following can be described as no one person or group of people being above the law?
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Representative Government
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
Which of the following can be defined as having elected people represent the voters in a government?
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Representative Government
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to?
Even famous people get speeding tickets.
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Representative Government
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
The Electoral College is an example of which model of democracy?
Participatory democracy
Pluralist democracy
Elite democracy
Direct democracy
Which of the following highlights a difference between political parties and interest groups?
Interest groups are always nonpartisan
Only political parties engage in fundraising
Only interest groups recruit and nominate candidates for office
Interest groups are focused on a narrower set of issues than a political party
What is the most likely result in states that require photo ID for voting?
Lower voter turnout, especially among low income and older populations
Increased voter turnout
No effect on voter turnout
A significant decrease in instances of voter fraud
The principle of “one person, one vote,” is an expression of the principle of
equality in voting.
effective participation.
enlightened understanding.
citizen control of the agenda.
A government in which all or most citizens participate directly
Direct or Participatory Democracy
Bureaucratic View
Power Elite View
Constitutional Monarchy
A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote
Pluralist View
Socialism
Representative Democracy
Democracy
Persons who possess a disproportionate share of some valued resource, like money, prestige, or expertise
Elite
Pork-Barrel Legislation
Policy Entrepreneurs
A person coming to power
View that the government is dominated by a few top leaders, most of whom are outside of government
Power Elite View
Pluralist View
Participatory View
Authority View
View that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy
Creedal passion view
Power Elite View
Pluralist View
Bureaucratic View
Interest groups compete in the political arena, with each promoting its policy preferences through organized efforts. Conflict among groups may result, requiring bargaining and compromise.
Participatory democracy
Pluralist democracy
Elite democracy
Dual federalism
Which of the following is a potential downside to both elite AND pluralist democracies?
There will be too many compromises made in order to satisfy all the groups involved
Only those with the resources to organize will have their views represented
It takes forever to accomplish anything significant
Those with the most knowledge make public policy
Theb idea that the government’s right to rule comes from the people, as a government should be for the benefit of its citizens.
Social contract
Republicanism
Limited government
Popular sovereignty
Jury Duty
Participatory Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Elitist Democracy
Natural Rights
Civic Groups like the Lions Club
Participatory Democracy
Elitist Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Consent of the Governed
Meetings with Policy Makers
All of these
Participatory Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Elitist Democracy
Lobbying
Republican Democracy
Participatory Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Elitist Democracy
Volunteering for working with elections and campaigns
Popular Sovereignty
Participatory Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Elitist Democracy
