Question 1

In Canada, provincial governments were responsible for determining who had the right to vote in provincial and federal elections until 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The term democracy comes from ancient Greek words that can be translated as "________________".

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule of the landowners 
B)  Rule by the people 
C)  Rule by the philosopher kings 
D)  Rule by the poor 
A)  Rule of the landowners 
B)  Rule by the people 
C)  Rule by the philosopher kings 
D)  Rule by the poor B

Question 3

Aristotle believed that democratic government did not work for the common good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A citizens' jury is typically associated with the ideals of plebiscitary democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Liberal democracy is based on the belief that power, even the power of a government that is supported by the majority of the people is liable to be abused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The wording of a referendum is generally set by the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A group of randomly selected ordinary citizens that deliberate about and make recommendations concerning particular issues is known as a _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  polity 
B)  plebiscite 
C)  citizens' jury 
D)  citizens' initiative 
A)  polity 
B)  plebiscite 
C)  citizens' jury 
D)  citizens' initiative

Question 8

What is meant by political pluralism?

Accepted Answer

Pluralism refers to a system in which th

Question 9

In which year were women given the right to vote in federal elections in Canada on the same basis as men?

Accepted Answer

A)  1922 
B)  1918 
C)  1956 
D)  1970 
A)  1922 
B)  1918 
C)  1956 
D)  1970

Question 10

The obligation for government to provide access to information and to operate visibly so that it can be held accountable is referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  participation 
B)  the deep state 
C)  weakness 
D)  transparency 
A)  participation 
B)  the deep state 
C)  weakness 
D)  transparency

Question 11

What did the French Revolution (1789-99) challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "divine right" of kings to rule 
B)  The "divine right" of the Pope to rule 
C)  The "divine right" of the masses to rule 
D)  The "divine right" of the elites to rule 
A)  The "divine right" of kings to rule 
B)  The "divine right" of the Pope to rule 
C)  The "divine right" of the masses to rule 
D)  The "divine right" of the elites to rule

Question 12

Recall elections in British Columbia have been used to successfully remove three politicians since 1991.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly discuss how the idea of equality, integral to most conceptions of democracy, can nonetheless be a challenge for democratic government.

Accepted Answer

Almost all countries with democratic gov

Question 14

Of the following, who is NOT associated with the public release of classified government documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bradley Manning 
B)  John Brennan 
C)  Daniel Ellsberg 
D)  Julian Assange 
A)  Bradley Manning 
B)  John Brennan 
C)  Daniel Ellsberg 
D)  Julian Assange

Question 15

Which Greek philosopher viewed democracy as involving leaders of the mass of people plundering the rich and distributing some of their wealth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socrates 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Plato 
D)  Thucydides 
A)  Socrates 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Plato 
D)  Thucydides

Question 16

What are the arguments in favour of and opposing plebiscitary democracy? What are some of the devices used to achieve its aims?

Accepted Answer

Plebiscitary democracy involves giving c

Question 17

Define deliberative democracy.

Accepted Answer

A political system in which decisions ar

Question 18

The version of representative democracy that developed in modern Western societies is often described as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transitional democracy 
B)  Direct democracy 
C)  Liberal democracy 
D)  Absolute monarchy 
A)  Transitional democracy 
B)  Direct democracy 
C)  Liberal democracy 
D)  Absolute monarchy

Question 19

________ involves citizens electing representatives to the legislature.

Accepted Answer

A)  Representative democracy 
B)  Indirect democracy 
C)  Basic democracy 
D)  Modern democracy 
A)  Representative democracy 
B)  Indirect democracy 
C)  Basic democracy 
D)  Modern democracy

Question 20

What is meant by the rule of law?

Accepted Answer

The rule of law places limits on governm

In Canada, provincial governments were responsible for determining who had the right to vote in provincial and federal elections until 1970.

The term democracy comes from ancient Greek words that can be translated as "________________".

Aristotle believed that democratic government did not work for the common good.

A citizens' jury is typically associated with the ideals of plebiscitary democracy.

Liberal democracy is based on the belief that power, even the power of a government that is supported by the majority of the people is liable to be abused.

The wording of a referendum is generally set by the people.

A group of randomly selected ordinary citizens that deliberate about and make recommendations concerning particular issues is known as a _______________.

What is meant by political pluralism?

In which year were women given the right to vote in federal elections in Canada on the same basis as men?

The obligation for government to provide access to information and to operate visibly so that it can be held accountable is referred to as ____________.

What did the French Revolution (1789-99) challenge?

Recall elections in British Columbia have been used to successfully remove three politicians since 1991.

Briefly discuss how the idea of equality, integral to most conceptions of democracy, can nonetheless be a challenge for democratic government.

Of the following, who is NOT associated with the public release of classified government documents?

Which Greek philosopher viewed democracy as involving leaders of the mass of people plundering the rich and distributing some of their wealth?

What are the arguments in favour of and opposing plebiscitary democracy? What are some of the devices used to achieve its aims?

Define deliberative democracy.

The version of representative democracy that developed in modern Western societies is often described as ___________.

________ involves citizens electing representatives to the legislature.

What is meant by the rule of law?

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

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Exam 10: Democracy and Democratic Government

In Canada, provincial governments were responsible for determining who had the right to vote in provincial and federal elections until 1970.

The term democracy comes from ancient Greek words that can be translated as "________________".

Aristotle believed that democratic government did not work for the common good.

A citizens' jury is typically associated with the ideals of plebiscitary democracy.

Liberal democracy is based on the belief that power, even the power of a government that is supported by the majority of the people is liable to be abused.

The wording of a referendum is generally set by the people.

A group of randomly selected ordinary citizens that deliberate about and make recommendations concerning particular issues is known as a _______________.

What is meant by political pluralism?

In which year were women given the right to vote in federal elections in Canada on the same basis as men?

The obligation for government to provide access to information and to operate visibly so that it can be held accountable is referred to as ____________.

What did the French Revolution (1789-99) challenge?

Recall elections in British Columbia have been used to successfully remove three politicians since 1991.

Briefly discuss how the idea of equality, integral to most conceptions of democracy, can nonetheless be a challenge for democratic government.

Of the following, who is NOT associated with the public release of classified government documents?

Which Greek philosopher viewed democracy as involving leaders of the mass of people plundering the rich and distributing some of their wealth?

What are the arguments in favour of and opposing plebiscitary democracy? What are some of the devices used to achieve its aims?

Define deliberative democracy.

The version of representative democracy that developed in modern Western societies is often described as ___________.

________ involves citizens electing representatives to the legislature.

What is meant by the rule of law?

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

Filters