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