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Types of Democracy

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

System where citizens elect people to make decisions for them.

a)

representative democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

direct democracy

2.

A government where power come from the people is...

a)

democracy

b)

aristocracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

3.

In which type of Democracy do people individually vote for laws?

a)

Republic

b)

Democratic

c)

Direct

d)

Representative

4.
What does "direct democracy" mean?
a)
That people vote on laws themselves, without representatives 
b)
That only certain people can serve on juries and hold office
c)
That people who've committed crimes can't vote
d)
That state legislatures elect representatives, not the people themselves
5.

Which of the following can be described as giving the government the right to operate?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

6.

Which of the following can be described as no one person or group of people being above the law?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

7.

Which of the following can be defined as having elected people represent the voters in a government?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

8.

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to?

Even famous people get speeding tickets.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Representative Government

d)

Individual Rights

e)

Checks and Balances

9.

The Electoral College is an example of which model of democracy?

a)

Participatory democracy

b)

Pluralist democracy

c)

Elite democracy

d)

Direct democracy

10.

Which of the following highlights a difference between political parties and interest groups?

a)

Interest groups are always nonpartisan

b)

Only political parties engage in fundraising

c)

Only interest groups recruit and nominate candidates for office

d)

Interest groups are focused on a narrower set of issues than a political party

11.

What is the most likely result in states that require photo ID for voting?

a)

Lower voter turnout, especially among low income and older populations

b)

Increased voter turnout

c)

No effect on voter turnout

d)

A significant decrease in instances of voter fraud

12.

The principle of “one person, one vote,” is an expression of the principle of

a)

equality in voting.

b)

effective participation.

c)

enlightened understanding.

d)

citizen control of the agenda.

13.

A government in which all or most citizens participate directly

a)

Direct or Participatory Democracy

b)

Bureaucratic View

c)

Power Elite View

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

14.

A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

a)

Pluralist View

b)

Socialism

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Democracy

15.

Persons who possess a disproportionate share of some valued resource, like money, prestige, or expertise

a)

Elite

b)

Pork-Barrel Legislation

c)

Policy Entrepreneurs

d)

A person coming to power

16.

View that the government is dominated by a few top leaders, most of whom are outside of government

a)

Power Elite View

b)

Pluralist View

c)

Participatory View

d)

Authority View

17.

View that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy

a)

Creedal passion view

b)

Power Elite View

c)

Pluralist View

d)

Bureaucratic View

18.

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.

a)

Participatory democracy

b)

Pluralist democracy

c)

Elite democracy

d)

Dual federalism

19.

Which of the following is a potential downside to both elite AND pluralist democracies?

a)

There will be too many compromises made in order to satisfy all the groups involved

b)

Only those with the resources to organize will have their views represented

c)

It takes forever to accomplish anything significant

d)

Those with the most knowledge make public policy

20.

Theb idea that the government’s right to rule comes from the people, as a government should be for the benefit of its citizens.

a)

Social contract

b)

Republicanism

c)

Limited government

d)

Popular sovereignty

21.

Jury Duty

a)

Participatory Democracy

b)

Pluralist Democracy

c)

Elitist Democracy

d)

Natural Rights

22.

Civic Groups like the Lions Club

a)

Participatory Democracy

b)

Elitist Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Consent of the Governed

23.

Meetings with Policy Makers

a)

All of these

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Elitist Democracy

24.

Lobbying

a)

Republican Democracy

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Elitist Democracy

25.

Volunteering for working with elections and campaigns

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Elitist Democracy