The Roots of Democracy
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What was the main reason why the colonists did not adopt a monarchy, oligarchy, or aristocracy as their form of government?

  • They wanted a direct democracy.
  • They wanted to give more rights to the elite.
  • They wanted to continue suffering under the same systems they had in the Old World.
  • They did not want to live under a system that gave few rights to the people. (correct)

    • What is the main difference between direct democracy and a republic (or indirect democracy)?

  • The level of involvement of the elite in the decision-making process.
  • The existence of elected representatives who make decisions on behalf of the citizens. (correct)
  • The number of citizens participating in the decision-making process.
  • The frequency of elections held in the system.

    • What is a characteristic of direct democracy that makes it unfeasible in large communities?

  • The need for elected representatives to make decisions.
  • The cumbersomeness and time-consuming nature of the system. (correct)
  • The requirement of a monarch or elite ruler.
  • The lack of citizen participation in the decision-making process.

    • Which group of people tends to vote more frequently in elections?

    <p>Whites, older people, wealthy people, and well-educated people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why the legitimacy of our republic can be called into question?

    <p>The low voter turnout in most elections, especially among certain groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key idea of the Protestant Reformation that contributed to the development of democracy?

    <p>The importance of individual empowerment and self-governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Hobbes' and Locke's views on the social contract?

    <p>Hobbes was a pessimist who believed in the need for a strong government, while Locke believed in the importance of preserving property and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the concept of social contracts?

    <p>That people must give their consent to be governed and give up some rights in exchange for protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Locke's phrase 'life, liberty, and property'?

    <p>It is similar to the phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between covenants and the social contract?

    <p>Covenants evolved into the idea of the social contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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