Questions and Answers
What is direct democracy?
Direct democracy means the citizens make the laws.
What is indirect democracy?
Indirect democracy means citizens elect representatives to make laws.
What is the social contract?
People give up some of their basic freedoms to create a government that will protect their rights.
Study Notes
Differences Between Democracies
- Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision-making and law creation without intermediaries.
- Indirect Democracy (Representative Democracy): Citizens elect representatives who make laws and decisions on their behalf.
Social Contract
- Concept of individuals relinquishing certain freedoms to form a governing body.
- Purpose of the social contract is to safeguard the rights and welfare of the populace through established authority.
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Description
Explore the key concepts of direct democracy where citizens make laws, and indirect democracy where representatives are elected to govern. Additionally, learn about the social contract theory, which discusses the balance between individual freedoms and government authority. This quiz will deepen your understanding of these fundamental political ideas.
