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