1.1 - What is Democracy?
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Practice Questions
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What does the term democracy mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the roots of the word.
Name one feature of democracy.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes elections legitimate.
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What does democracy mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'demos' and 'kratia'.
True or False: A government that holds elections every year is automatically a democracy.
💡 Hint: Think about the qualities of legitimate elections.
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Discuss the implications of defining democracy simply as government by the people. How might this be misleading?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples where elections existed but real power was absent.
Evaluate the role of political equality in democratic systems. Why is it critical for effective governance?
💡 Hint: Ask how unequal voting impacts governance quality.
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