Democracy in Action
  • 1. What is the term for a person who represents a group of people within a democracy?
A) Governor
B) Representative
C) Dictator
D) President
  • 2. In a democracy, what is the primary way for citizens to have a voice in government decisions?
A) Voting
B) Protesting
C) Writing letters
D) Social media
  • 3. What is a common method of holding government officials accountable in a democracy?
A) Impeachment
B) Referendums
C) Elections
D) Boycotts
  • 4. What term describes a government where power is vested in the people?
A) Monarchy
B) Oligarchy
C) Popular sovereignty
D) Aristocracy
  • 5. What is the process by which a citizen can propose a new law or constitutional amendment?
A) Judicial review
B) Veto
C) Presidential pardon
D) Initiative
  • 6. Which of the following is a common method for resolving conflicts in a democracy?
A) Conflict escalation
B) Intimidation
C) Compromise
D) Coercion
  • 7. What is the term for the act of removing an official from office for misconduct or abuse of power?
A) Commute
B) Amnesty
C) Pardon
D) Impeachment
  • 8. What is the term for the right of a group of people to govern themselves?
A) Sovereignty
B) Intervention
C) Dependence
D) Self-determination
  • 9. In a democracy, what is the term for a process where citizens vote to approve or reject a proposed law?
A) Confirmation
B) Resolution
C) Referendum
D) Ratification
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