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