Foundations of Democracy
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What is the Greek word from which "democracy" is derived, and what does it mean?
Demos (people) + Kratos (power/rule)
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Name one country other than the U.S. considered a modern democracy.
Examples: Canada, Germany, Japan, India
What is the act of citizens choosing their leaders through ballots?
Voting
What is voter suppression?
Any tactic that prevents or discourages people from voting
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Which ancient city-state is often credited as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
What system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What is the world’s largest democracy by population?
India
What is one-way citizens can participate in democracy other than voting?
Protesting, volunteering, attending town halls, contacting representatives, etc.
What term describes false or misleading information spread to influence public opinion?
Disinformation or propaganda
What are the three branches of government in a democratic system like the U.S.?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many senators represent each U.S. state?
Two
What is the name of the organization that measures global freedom and democracy each year?
Freedom House
What amendment gave women the right to vote in the U.S.?
19th Amendment
What is gerrymandering?
Manipulating voting district boundaries to favor one party
What document begins with the phrase “We the People”?
The U.S. Constitution
What landmark Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
In what year did South Africa hold its first fully democratic election?
1994
What does “civic duty” mean?
The responsibilities of citizens to contribute to their society/government
What is authoritarianism?
A system where power is concentrated in a single leader or small group
Name one philosopher whose ideas heavily influenced democratic theory.
John Locke, Rousseau, or Montesquieu
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18 years old
What European body promotes democracy, human rights, and rule of law among member states?
The Council of Europe
What movement in the 1960s sought to secure voting rights for Black Americans?
The Civil Rights Movement
What event on January 6, 2021, challenged the peaceful transfer of power in the U.S.?
The attack on the U.S. Capitol