Deck 5: Democracies

Question 1

The term democracy originated in Athens in the sixth century BC and combines the words 'nation' and 'power'.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Athenian democracy was

A) a representative democracy.
B) based on citizenship granted to male and female inhabitants of Athens excluding slaves.
C) without constitutional protection of individual rights.
D) never arbitrary or inconsistent.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In modern democracies policy decisions are not made directly by citizens, but they are delegated to ___________ legislatures.

Answer 3

representative

Question 4

Modern democracies

A) are built on the liberal principles of the eighteenth century.
B) recognize political rights for all citizens.
C) recognize economic rights for all citizens and non-citizens.
D) oblige governments to protect individuals from criminals.

Question 5

According to Mainwaring et al. (2007), which of the following characteristics is not considered a defining attribute of modern democracy?

A) Civil liberties.
B) Free and fair elections.
C) Responsible government.
D) Gender equality.

Question 6

Whats the following characteristics with the corresponding type of democracy (parliamentary vs. presidential).

Question 7

Arend Lijphart (2012) argues that consensus democracies perform worse than majoritarian systems when macroeconomic outcomes, social unrest, and voter turnout are considered.

Question 8

The term ___________ describes a regime that displays multi-party elections and universal participation, but generally fails to respect civil liberties and the rule of law.

Question 9

Whats the following features with the corresponding type of democracy (majoritarian vs. consensus).

Question 10

Military regimes are more likely to democratize than other types of dictatorships because military officers have greater respect for formal institutions than other dictators.