What is democracy?
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- In this lesson, we will define the concept of democracy and explore the features that ensure there is a strong democracy in society.
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7 Questions
Q1.
From which language does the word democracy originate?
Latin
Spanish
Q2.
What does democracy mean?
A system of government where the rich and famous hold all the power.
A system where there is centralised control by the government.
Q3.
Which statement most closely outlines the aim of democracy?
To allow absolute power in the hands of the monarch.
To prevent some people from voting.
Q4.
Absolute power, centralised control, lack of human rights and state-controlled media are all features of a democracy.
True
Q5.
Why does a democracy require free and fair elections?
To predict the outcome.
To promote a single issue that affects society.
Q6.
Which country has a full democracy? (hint: think about the top 5 listed in the democracy index)
China
North Korea
UK
Q7.
Who said “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”.
Barak Obama
Boris Johnson