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