Lesson 1.01 We the People

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Democracy

Practice the major concepts from the lesson.

1. Which of the following is true concerning the government of the United States?
   1. The United States is both an indirect democracy and a republic
   2. The United States is a direct democracy
   3. The United States is an indirect democracy
   4. The United States is a republic

   Answer: a. The United States is both an indirect democracy and a republic

2. Which characteristic of democracy is described by the following statement? Due Process (laws must be fair and the process of implementing those laws must be fair) must be established.
   1. Protection of rights and freedoms
   2. Tolerance, cooperation, and compromise
   3. Effective participation by citizens
   4. Free and fair elections

   Answer: a. protection of rights and freedoms

3. The following statement best describes which of the forms of government: There are no elected representatives because government decisions are made directly by the people.
   1. Direct democracy
   2. Indirect democracy
   3. Republican
   4. Monarchy

   Answer: a. Direct democracy

4. Which characteristic of democracy is described by the following statement? In addition to voting, citizens should be willing to serve on juries, speak out on public issues, hold their representatives accountable, pay taxes, volunteer within their community and nation, and even run for political office.
   1. Effective participation by citizens
   2. Free and fair elections
   3. Majority rule with minority rights
   4. Individual rights

   Answer: a. Effective participation by citizens

5. Which characteristic of democracy is described by the following statement? Citizens of voting age in a democracy must be able to express their opinions through the election process. In other words, it should be “one person, one vote”.
   1. Free and fair elections
   2. Protection of rights and freedoms
   3. Tolerance, cooperation, and compromise
   4. Effective participaton by citizens

   Answer: a. free and fair elections

6. Which of the following is the most basic and important way a citizen can participate in our democracy?
   1. Exercise his or her right ot vote
   2. Win a political campaign for office
   3. Contribute money to a political campaign
   4. Serve on a jury

   Answer: a. exercise his or her right to vote

7. Which of the following is NOT true concerning a republic?
   1. A republic must allow for direct democracy where each citizen directly votes on government policy
   2. The people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
   3. A republic works successfully only when its citizens participate in the political process
   4. Answer Choice

   Answer: a. A republic must allow for direct democracy where each citizen directly votes on government policy

8. Which characteristic of democracy is described by the following statement? Diversity in opinions requires cooperation among differing groups in order to reach compromise which produces a successful and well-functioning government.
   1. Effective participation by citizens
   2. Tolerance, cooperation, and compromise
   3. Protection of rights and freedoms
   4. Free and fair elections

   Answer: b. Tolerance, cooperation, and compromise

9. Which characteristic of democracy is described by the following statement? Citizens must be able to express their opinions and beliefs in a democracy. We are born with rights to “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
   1. Free and fair elections
   2. Effective participation by citizens
   3. Individual rights
   4. Majority rule with minority rights

   Answer: c. Individual rights

10. Which of the following is NOT a basic ideal within democracy in America?
    1. Liberty
    2. Prosperity
    3. Equality
    4. Self-government

    Answer: b. prosperity

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