- 7. How are corporations able to influence democracy? a. By forming political parties b. Through lobbying and political donations c. By creating public policies d. Through judicial rulings 8. Which influence on democracy involves advocating for transparency and social justice? a. Economic interests b. Political parties c. Civil society d. Religious institutions 9. What is an example of interconnected influences on democracy? a. Political parties operating independently of economic interests b. Religious interests shaping foreign policy decisions c. Economic interests solely impacting corporations d. Media ignoring civil society campaigns 10. Why is it important to critically evaluate influences on democracy? a. To ensure majority opinions always prevail b. To identify how influences contribute to or detract from democratic processes c. To reduce government power d. To simplify complex power dynamics
- Understanding U.S. Democracy:The Roots of Democracy 1. What is one of the fundamental principles of U.S. democracy? a. Absolute monarchy b. Rule of law c. Feudalism d. Centralized authority 2. Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms in U.S. democracy? a. Declaration of Independence b. Articles of Confederation c. Bill of Rights d. Federalist Papers 3. How does the separation of powers function in U.S. democracy? a. It consolidates power in the executive branch b. It divides responsibilities among three branches of government. c. It limits the power of the judiciary d. It ensures political parties control all branches. 4. Which of the following best describes the role of civil society in U.S. democracy? a. Passing laws and regulations b. Advocating for democratic principles and citizen engagement c. Lobbying for corporate interests d. Controlling media narratives 5. What was the significance of Citizens United v. FEC in U.S democracy? a. It established term limits for elected officials. b. It allowed unlimited corporate spending in elections. c. It abolished campaign finance laws d. It limited the influence of foreign policies on elections 6. Which key influence on democracy is primarily concerned with voter behavior and public discourse? a. Media b. Religious interests c. Economic interests d. Foreign policies
- Use the following sources to answer questions 36-37 __ the question whether it is better to be loved rather than feared, or feared rather than loved. It might perhaps be answered that we should wish to be both; but since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved." __ -Niccolo Machiavelli 36. Machiavelli's advice would be embraced most readily by leaders who are a. libertarian b. egalitarian c. authoritarian d. parliamentarian 37. The appeal of Machiavelli's advice is based on the fact that the advice a. promotes political stability in turbulent economic times b.is deemed useful to both radicals and reactionaries c. ensures that controversial legislation is adopted d. is loathed by both monarchists and republicans
- What is the basic premise of the Tragedy of the Commons mentality?
- Bellringer What do you think is the most important principle of democracy (e.g rule of law, separation of powers, representative government) and why?
