democracy

Question 1

From which language is democracy coming from?

Answer 1

The Greek language

Question 2

democracy is a combination of two words, what are they and what do they mean?

Answer 2

Demos which means people and Kratos which means power

Question 3

Democracy can be subdivided into two. Name the 2 democracies

Answer 3

A representative democracy and a direct democracy

Question 4

What are the main features of a democracy?

Answer 4

Free and Fair Elections, Pluralism, The Right to vote and Representation

Question 5

What are some advantages of having a democratic system?

Answer 5

Participation in Elections, Different Opinions, Freedom, Power Decentralisation and More investment

Question 6

What are some disadvantages of having a democratic system?

Answer 6

Minorities are left behind, people vote for their interest, short term thinking, waste of time and accepting wrong policies

Question 7

Name the 10 democratic values

Answer 7

Liberty, Equality, Equity, Pluralism, Tolerance, Accountability, Transparency, Participation, Rule of Law, Justice

Question 8

Name the democratic freedoms

Answer 8

Freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of movement, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion

Question 9

What is the most important thing about the Rule of Law?

Answer 9

No one is above the law

Question 10

define pluralism

Answer 10

pluralism is defined as a situation where people with different interests, beliefs and lifestyles co-exist peacefully together