Cards (37)

    • What is the fundamental principle of a democracy?
      Power is vested in the people
    • Direct democracy involves citizens making decisions directly, while representative democracy involves citizens electing representatives
    • What is the defining feature of participatory democracy?
      Direct involvement of citizens
    • Participatory democracy increases citizen engagement and government accountability.
    • How does participatory democracy strengthen the connection between citizens and their government?
      By involving citizens directly
    • In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions through voting on laws or policies
    • What is the primary method of decision-making in a direct democracy?
      Citizens vote directly on laws
    • Representative democracy results in higher citizen involvement compared to direct democracy.
      False
    • Direct democracy can be inefficient due to its slow and cumbersome decision-making process
    • What is the defining characteristic of pluralist democracy?
      Multiple groups compete for influence
    • Match the type of democracy with its key characteristic:
      Pluralist ↔️ Multiple groups compete for influence
      Direct ↔️ Citizens directly make decisions
      Representative ↔️ Elected officials make decisions
    • What is the main feature of elite democracy?
      Political power held by elites
    • What is a key characteristic of elite democracy in terms of citizen involvement?
      Limited
    • While political equality may be compromised, elite democracy upholds popular sovereignty by ensuring knowledgeable leaders make informed decisions
    • In elite democracy, most citizens have direct involvement in decision-making.
      False
    • Which groups significantly shape policy and legislation in elite democracy?
      Elite groups
    • Match the type of democracy with its key characteristic:
      Elite ↔️ Power held by a small group
      Participatory ↔️ Direct citizen involvement
      Pluralist ↔️ Multiple groups compete for influence
    • Order the types of democracy from lowest to highest citizen involvement:
      1️⃣ Elite
      2️⃣ Pluralist
      3️⃣ Participatory
    • Different models of democracy include Direct, Representative, Pluralist, Elite, and Participatory
    • In which type of democracy do citizens make decisions directly?
      Direct democracy
    • Direct democracy is suited for larger populations.
      False
    • What is a key characteristic of representative democracy in terms of citizen involvement?
      Lower
    • In elite democracy, power is held by a small group
    • Match the type of democracy with its level of citizen involvement:
      Direct ↔️ High
      Pluralist ↔️ Moderate
      Elite ↔️ Limited
    • Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people
    • What is a core principle of democracy regarding the ultimate source of authority?
      Popular sovereignty
    • Political equality ensures that each citizen has equal rights and influence in a democracy.
    • In direct democracy, citizens make decisions directly, while in representative democracy, they elect representatives
    • Order the characteristics of direct and representative democracy:
      1️⃣ Citizens vote directly
      2️⃣ High citizen involvement
      3️⃣ Can be slow
      4️⃣ Works for smaller communities
    • What is a defining feature of participatory democracy?
      Direct citizen involvement
    • Participatory democracy empowers citizens to have a direct say in decision-making
    • Match the type of democracy with its key characteristic:
      Pluralist ↔️ Multiple groups compete for influence
      Direct ↔️ Citizens directly make decisions
      Representative ↔️ Elected officials make decisions
    • Pluralist democracy supports popular sovereignty by allowing diverse interests to participate in governance.
    • Which type of democracy features professional politicians as a key characteristic?
      Elite democracy
    • Elite democracy may compromise political equality but maintains popular sovereignty through capable leaders
    • Pluralist democracy may favor groups with more resources.
    • What democratic system is exemplified by the United States?
      Representative democracy