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