Forms of Democracy Quiz

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According to the text, what are the origin theories of states?

Evolution theory, Force theory, Divine Right

Evolution theory, Divine Right, Social Contract

Force theory, Divine Right, Social Contract

Evolution theory, Force theory, Social Contract (correct)

What form of government is described in the text?

Presidential government

Parliamentary government (correct)

Dictatorial government

Federal government

What is a characteristic of an independent state according to the text?

No organized economy

No regulation of foreign trade

No sovereignty (correct)

No internationally recognized boundaries

According to the text, what belief is associated with Divine Right?

Kings are chosen to rule by divine intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which form of government allows the parliament to dissolve it through a no-confidence vote or allows the leader of the cabinet to dissolve the parliament?

Parliamentary government Signup and view all the answers

In a democracy, what is the form of government where the people directly elect their leaders who govern them?

Direct democracy Signup and view all the answers

Which form of government exists separately from the legislature and has a president who is constitutionally independent?

Presidential Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of government that has the people's support and constitutional mandate, making it legitimate?

De jure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes?

Direct democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of government supported by the people but lacks constitutional mandate or legal support?

De facto Signup and view all the answers

What is democracy based on?

Consent of the governed Signup and view all the answers

What is de jure government characterized by?

Peoples' support and constitutional mandate Signup and view all the answers

In which form of government does the executive branch exist separately from the legislature?

Parliamentary Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of direct democracy?

People directly convene in a mass assembly and express the will of the states Signup and view all the answers

What type of democracy allows the people to directly elect their leaders who will govern them?

Indirect democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of government where the executive branch members are nominated by the legislature and are directly responsible to it?

Parliamentary system Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of state origin is associated with the belief that kings are chosen to rule by divine right?

Divine right theory Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines an independent state according to the text?

Internationally recognized boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which form of government emerged when people were brought under the control of some power through conquest?

Autocratic system Signup and view all the answers

What type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes, challenging the idea of Divine Right?

Participatory democracy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Origin Theories of States

Several theories explain the emergence of states, including social contract theory, divine right theory, and the force theory.
Divine Right Theory posits that monarchs rule by divine sanction, claimed to be chosen by God.

Forms of Government

A parliamentary system allows the parliament to dissolve government through a no-confidence vote or grants the cabinet leader the power to dissolve parliament.
In a democracy, a direct democracy is characterized by citizens directly electing their leaders who govern them.
A presidential system exists separately from the legislature with an independently elected president.

Characteristics of Independent States

An independent state possesses sovereignty, meaning it has supreme authority within its territory.
Legitimacy of a government is derived from the people's support and a constitutional mandate.
The de jure government is defined by its legal recognition and adherence to constitutional provisions.

Types of Democracy

Participatory democracy involves citizens engaging actively in governmental processes, enhancing accountability and representation.
A representative democracy allows citizens to elect their leaders, who then govern on their behalf, without direct participation in all decisions.

Governmental Accountability

A government lacking constitutional support is referred to as a de facto government, which may still have public backing.
The executive branch being nominated by the legislature implies a parliamentary system where government officials must answer to legislative bodies.

Historical Context

Government systems emerged from conquest, allowing certain powers to control populations, often justified through force or divine right.
The challenge to Divine Right ideas often spurred democracies to evolve toward systems fostering broad participation.

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Test your knowledge of democracy forms and principles with this quiz. Explore the concepts of direct democracy and representative democracy, and understand the role of citizens in governance.