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Democracy is a system of government in which state power is vested in the ruling elite
Democracy is a system of government in which state power is vested in the ruling elite
False
In a direct democracy, the people have the direct authority to deliberate and decide legislation
In a direct democracy, the people have the direct authority to deliberate and decide legislation
True
The dominant form of democracy today is direct democracy
The dominant form of democracy today is direct democracy
False
Freedom of assembly, association, personal property, freedom of religion and speech are features of democracy
Freedom of assembly, association, personal property, freedom of religion and speech are features of democracy
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf
In a representative democracy, citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf
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Study Notes
Democracy
- A system of government where state power is held by the ruling elite
Types of Democracy
- Direct Democracy: Citizens have direct authority to deliberate and decide on legislation
- Representative Democracy: Citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf
Features of Democracy
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of association
- Right to personal property
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of speech
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Test your knowledge of democracy with this quiz. Learn about the principles, history, and characteristics of democratic systems of government.
