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What is the origin of the word "democracy"?
What is the origin of the word "democracy"?
How many distinct forms of government are there?
How many distinct forms of government are there?
What are the two elements of liberal democracy?
What are the two elements of liberal democracy?
What was democracy once regarded as?
What was democracy once regarded as?
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What is a key part of modern democratic theories?
What is a key part of modern democratic theories?
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Whose trustee model of representation is based on elected representatives governing for all?
Whose trustee model of representation is based on elected representatives governing for all?
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What did Thomas Paine advocate for to ensure representatives are bound to the views of the represented?
What did Thomas Paine advocate for to ensure representatives are bound to the views of the represented?
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Study Notes
- Democracy is derived from the Greek word Kratos meaning power or rule.
- There are two distinct forms of government: direct and indirect democracy.
- Liberal democracy has two elements: liberal and democracy.
- Democracy was once regarded as a radical, egalitarian, and revolutionary creed.
- Representation is a key part of modern democratic theories.
- Edmund Burke's trustee model of representation is based on elected representatives governing for all.
- J.S. Mill's system of plural voting allocates more votes to those with education.
- Thomas Paine advocated for frequent elections and popular initiatives to ensure representatives are bound to the views of the represented.
- The first-past-the-post rule is used in countries like the UK, USA, New Zealand, and India.
- The mandate theory is based on election proposals and voter preferences, but voters are often influenced by factors beyond political issues.
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Do you know the ins and outs of democracy? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the origins of the word to different forms of government and modern theories of representation, this quiz covers it all. With keywords like democracy, representation, and first-past-the-post rule, you'll have a chance to show off your political knowledge. Take the quiz now and see how much you really know about democracy!
