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Are you familiar with the principles and history of democracy? This quiz on democracy will test your knowledge of the key features, figures, and movements associated with this political system.
From the ancient Athenian democracy to the modern democratic states, this quiz will challenge and educate you on one of the most important and widely adopted political systems in the world.
What is the cornerstone of democracy?
Elections
Freedom of speech
Majority rule
Rule of law
Who participates in a democratic government?
Only elected officials
Only wealthy individuals
All citizens
Only military leaders
What is the role of the judiciary in a democracy?
To enforce laws
To make laws
To interpret laws
To veto laws
What is the main purpose of a political party in a democracy?
To govern the country
To enforce the laws
To win elections
To regulate the economy
What is the function of the media in a democracy?
To control public opinion
To report objectively on political events
To promote a particular political viewpoint
To influence government decisions
What is the difference between a parliamentary and a presidential democracy?
Presidential democracies have a president, parliamentary democracies have a prime minister
Presidential democracies have a prime minister, parliamentary democracies have a president
Presidential democracies have a king, parliamentary democracies have a queen
Presidential democracies have a queen, parliamentary democracies have a king
Who holds the ultimate power in a democracy?
The judiciary
The military
The legislature
The people
What is the role of an opposition party in a democracy?
To govern the country
To enforce the laws
To challenge the ruling party
To regulate the economy
What is the purpose of a constitution in a democracy?
To establish the form of government
To set rules for the government to follow
To limit the power of government
To provide rights and protections for citizens
What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
Direct democracies allow citizens to vote directly on laws, representative democracies allow citizens to elect representatives to make laws
Direct democracies allow citizens to elect representatives to make laws, representative democracies allow citizens to vote directly on laws
Direct democracies allow citizens to govern the country, representative democracies allow elected officials to govern the country
Direct democracies allow elected officials to govern the country, representative democracies allow citizens to govern the country
What is the function of a free press in a democracy?
To control public opinion
To report objectively on political events
To promote a particular political viewpoint
To influence government decisions
What is the role of citizens in a democracy?
To enforce the laws
To govern the country
To participate in the political process
To pay taxes
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