Functions of Government and Types of Democracy

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What is the purpose of government?

To control every aspect of citizens' lives
To keep people safe and maintain order (correct)
To maximize profits for the ruling class
To promote chaos and disorder

Where was democracy created?

Cairo, Egypt
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Athens, Greece (correct)

What are the 4 functions of the government?

Create fear, restrict freedom, control resources, instigate conflicts
Keep order, provide services, provide security, keep foreign relations (correct)
Maintain chaos, provide insecurity, create disorder, keep foreign enemies
Promote anarchy, encourage poverty, spread disease, provoke war

What is indirect democracy?

All citizens vote on representatives who then debate and vote on the issues to make decisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is feudalism?

A system where a person's rights are based on land ownership (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the aristocrats?

Wealthy citizens who ran an oligarchy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between indirect democracy and direct democracy?

In indirect democracy, citizens vote on representatives to make decisions, while in direct democracy, all citizens participate directly in the government by voting on issues. (D) Signup and view all the answers