Practice Why Democracy? (1.3) - What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

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Question 1.
Define democracy in your own words.
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Think about how leaders come to power.
Question 2.
Name one economic issue often associated with democracy.
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Think about what people often criticize democratic governments about.
3Question 3.
What is a key feature of democracy?
- Leadership changes frequently
- No elections are held
- Citizens have no say
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Remember how elections work in democracies.
4Question 4.
True or False: In democracies, leaders are unaccountable.
- True
- False
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Think about responsibility in leadership.
Question 5.
Debate whether a democratic government can be deemed effective in a crisis compared to a dictatorship. Support your position with examples.
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Consider historical events where each type of government responded to crises.
Question 6.
Analyze the argument that the potential for corruption in democracy outweighs its benefits. Formulate an opinion using examples from different countries.
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