Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Lesson 7: Democratic Interventions
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What is the meaning of democracy?

  • Government ruled by the people (correct)
  • Government ruled by a single person
  • Government ruled by a religious leader
  • Government ruled by the military

    • Which model of democracy involves people ruling through collective discussion and debate?

  • Liberal democracy
  • Direct democracy
  • Representative democracy
  • Participatory democracy (correct)

    • In which model of democracy do people decide in an assembly or forum without using representatives?

  • Participatory democracy
  • Representative democracy
  • Liberal democracy
  • Direct democracy (correct)

    • What does a referendum refer to in the context of democracy?

    <p>A vote on a particular issue in which the outcome is reached directly through people's vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word originates from the Greek word 'demos' and 'kratos'?

    <p>Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential characteristic of direct democracy?

    <p>People deciding directly without representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement of a representative democracy?

    <p>Selection of representatives by the electorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do citizens need to be involved for routine activities to become public?

    <p>To make routine activities known to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complaint among many societies in the world today?

    <p>Failure to meet basic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does undemocratic practice undermine according to the text?

    <p>Traditional bonds of family and kinship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political system is based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person?

    <p>Monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the absence of government known as?

    <p>Anarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which countries is monarchy still somewhat common according to the text?

    <p>England and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about democracy as a way of choosing leaders?

    <p>It proves to be hard to make rules that every citizen agrees with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the study mentioned in the text regarding democratic participation?

    <p>Failure to meet conditions of a good society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do citizens do to ensure that the state opens itself up to their influence?

    <p>Engaging in collective action and participating in political processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of participatory democracy?

    <p>People rule through collective discussion and debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinctive feature of direct democracy?

    <p>People vote directly on a particular issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a referendum refer to in the context of democracy?

    <p>A vote on a particular issue reached directly through people's vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does democracy, as a system of government, adhere to?

    <p>Rule by the people exercising genuine control over government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'democracy' according to the text?

    <p>Rule by the people exercising genuine control over government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model of democracy involves people assembling in a particular venue and deciding without using representatives?

    <p>Direct democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Meaning of Democracy

    • The word "democracy" originates from the Greek words 'demos' and 'kratos', meaning people and rule or power, respectively.

    Models of Democracy

    • Direct democracy involves people assembling in a particular venue and deciding without using representatives.
    • Participatory democracy is characterized by citizens' active involvement in the decision-making process.
    • Representative democracy requires citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

    Decision-Making Processes

    • A referendum refers to a process where citizens directly vote on a specific issue or policy.

    Key Characteristics

    • The essential characteristic of direct democracy is that citizens make decisions directly.
    • The main requirement of representative democracy is the election of representatives.

    Importance of Citizen Involvement

    • Citizens need to be involved in routine activities for them to become public and gain influence.

    Common Concerns and Critiques

    • A common complaint among many societies is the lack of citizen involvement in democratic processes.
    • Undemocratic practices undermine the sovereignty of citizens.

    Alternative Systems of Government

    • Monarchy is a political system based on the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person.
    • The absence of government is known as anarchy.

    Prevalence of Monarchy

    • Monarchy is still somewhat common in some countries, according to the text.

    Democratic Participation

    • The primary concern of the study mentioned in the text is to ensure democratic participation.
    • Citizens ensure that the state opens itself up to their influence by actively participating in decision-making processes.

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    Explore the concept of democracy and its models in the context of the 21st century. Learn about participatory democracy, direct democracy, and representative democracy to gain a deeper understanding of democratic interventions.

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