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