Year 10

What is democracy?

Year 10

What is democracy?

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Key learning points

  1. 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?
Correct answer: Greek
Latin
Spanish
Q2.
What does democracy mean?
Correct answer: A system of government in which power is vested in the people and ‘ruled by the people’ either directly or indirectly through elected representatives.
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.
Correct answer: To ensure human dignity, freedom, equality and justice.
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.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Why does a democracy require free and fair elections?
Correct answer: To ensure public confidence and trust in the process.
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
Correct answer: Norway
UK
Q7.
Who said “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”.
Barak Obama
Boris Johnson
Correct answer: Winston Churchill