Understanding Elections in Democracy
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What is democracy?

  • A form of government where power is inherited by royal lineage
  • A form of government where power is held by a single individual
  • A form of government where people have a say in choosing their representatives (correct)
  • A form of government where representatives are appointed by the military
  • What are direct elections?

  • Elections where representatives are appointed by the government
  • Elections where people directly elect their representatives to the legislative bodies (correct)
  • Elections where only political parties vote for their leaders
  • Elections where representatives are chosen by an electoral college
  • What is the role of a political party in elections?

  • To ensure only one candidate runs for a position in an election
  • To control the election process without public involvement
  • To appoint representatives without any public voting
  • To present candidates with similar views or beliefs to the voters (correct)
  • What are indirect elections?

    <p>Elections where representatives are not directly elected by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an upper house in legislatures?

    <p>To provide checks and balances on legislative decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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