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