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What are some features commonly associated with democracy?
What are some features commonly associated with democracy?
- Unwarranted governmental deprivation of rights
- Freedom of assembly and speech (correct)
- Censorship and oppression
- Lack of personal freedom
What is the meaning of the term 'democracy'?
What is the meaning of the term 'democracy'?
- Rule by a few individuals
- Rule by the people (correct)
- Rule by religious leaders
- Rule by a single individual
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
- Direct democracy gives people the authority to decide legislation, while representative democracy involves choosing governing officials to do so (correct)
- Direct democracy involves elected officials, while representative democracy involves direct decision-making by the people
- Direct democracy is a more efficient system, while representative democracy is slower
- Direct democracy allows for more personal freedoms, while representative democracy has more restrictions
Which term refers to the system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population of a state?
Which term refers to the system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population of a state?
How has the concept of 'the people' and the sharing of authority changed over time?
How has the concept of 'the people' and the sharing of authority changed over time?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?