- 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) Protesting
B) Social media
C) Writing letters
D) Voting
- 3. What is a common method of holding government officials accountable in a democracy?
A) Impeachment
B) Elections
C) Referendums
D) Boycotts
- 4. What term describes a government where power is vested in the people?
A) Oligarchy
B) Aristocracy
C) Monarchy
D) Popular sovereignty
- 5. 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
- 6. Which of the following is a common method for resolving conflicts in a democracy?
A) Coercion
B) Conflict escalation
C) Compromise
D) Intimidation
- 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) Impeachment
D) Amnesty
- 8. What is the term for the right of a group of people to govern themselves?
A) Self-determination
B) Sovereignty
C) Dependence
D) Intervention
- 9. In a democracy, what is the term for a process where citizens vote to approve or reject a proposed law?
A) Confirmation
B) Referendum
C) Ratification
D) Resolution
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