WorksheetsFeatures of Representative Democracy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the basis of representative democracy?
a)
The people make political decisions directly
b)
Representatives make decisions on behalf of the people
c)
The government is held accountable by the people
d)
Competitive elections ensure democracy
2.
How are representatives chosen in representative democracy?
a)
Appointed by the government
b)
Decided by a committee
c)
Elected through a formal, competitive election process
d)
Selected randomly
3.
What is accountability in representative democracy?
a)
Voting for individual representatives
b)
Highlighting government shortcomings during election campaigns
c)
Regular investigations and media scrutiny
d)
Holding representatives responsible for their actions
4.
What is social representation in representative democracy?
a)
Representatives should reflect the characteristics of the population as a whole
b)
Representatives should prioritize national interests over local interests
c)
Representatives should listen to the views of their constituents
d)
Representatives should represent occupational or social groups
5.
What is constituency representation in representative democracy?
a)
Representatives focus on local issues and interests
b)
Representatives champion individual constituents
c)
Representatives consider the views of their constituents on national issues
d)
Representatives prioritize party interests
6.
What is party representation in representative democracy?
a)
Representatives campaign on the basis of their party's manifesto
b)
Representatives represent occupational or social groups
c)
Representatives represent causes and principles
d)
Representatives represent local interests
7.
What is causal representation in representative democracy?
a)
Representatives represent occupational or social groups
b)
Representatives represent causes and principles
c)
Representatives prioritize national interests over local interests
d)
Representatives focus on local issues and interests
8.
What are the advantages of representative democracy?
a)
Representatives can develop expertise to deal with complex matters
b)
Representatives may not act in the best interests of their constituents
c)
It can be difficult to hold representatives accountable between elections
d)
Representative bodies may ignore the concerns and needs of minorities
9.
Which form of representation attempts to create a microcosm of society?
a)
National representation
b)
Occupational representation
c)
Social representation
d)
Constituency representation
10.
Which form of representation is designed to enable the redress of individual grievances?
a)
Causal representation
b)
National representation
c)
Occupational representation
d)
Constituency representation
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