1. What are the two main types of democracies?

2. Which type of government is the United States?

3. Which of the following best describes a democracy?

4. According to the article, where was one of the first direct democracies formed?

5. True or False: People living in democracies tend to have more freedoms, protections, and a higher standard of living than in other forms of government.

6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a modern democracy?

7. What word is used to define the U.S. government in the U.S. Constitution?

8. Is the United States considered a democracy?

9. Which of the following is not a typical criticism of democracy as a form of government?

10. True or False: Voters in democracies are sometimes uninformed and don't understand the issues.