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- 1. Multiple Choice
The United States is a _________________________ democracy.
direct
indirect
representative
social
- 2. Multiple Choice
What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?
Half the world can vote in US elections.
Half the world's people have a say in their government.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”the mobthe monarchthe presidentthe people - 4. Multiple Choice
The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.
people
rule
government
president
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Greek word "kratos" means ____________________.
judge
rule
law
governor
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Rome
Paris
London
Athens
- 7. Multiple Choice
Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.
1
2
3
4
- 8. Multiple Choice
The idea that the people are the ultimate voice of authority and liberty in a democracy is known as ________________.
general will
good will
absolute power
lack of power
- 9. Multiple Choice
In our democracy the people vote ________________.
directly for the laws we want
for how long we want the president to be in power
for the rules in the classroom
for the people we want to represent us in government
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?
Only the wealthy can vote.
free elections
limits on lawmakers
citizens rule
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