Democracy Quiz

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Democracy is a system of government in which state power is vested in the ruling elite

False (B)

In a direct democracy, the people have the direct authority to deliberate and decide legislation

True (A)

The dominant form of democracy today is direct democracy

False (B)

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

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Is democracy a system where state power is vested in the ruling elite?

A system of government where state power is NOT vested in the ruling elite, but rather in the people.

Direct Democracy

A form of democracy where citizens directly participate in decision-making and lawmaking.

Is direct democracy the dominant form of democracy today?

The predominant form is representative democracy.

Features of Democracy

Key aspects include the right to assemble, form groups, own property, practice religion freely, and express opinions without censorship.

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Representative Democracy

A system where citizens choose officials to represent them and make decisions 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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