Unit 1:Democracy Vs. Authoritarianism

Question 1

Define Authoritarian

Authoritarian

Answer 1

A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, and citizens have limited political freedoms and rights.

Question 2

Define democracy

Democracy

Answer 2

A form of government where power rests with the people who either directly participate in decision-making or elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Question 3

mention at 3 characteristics of democracy

Democracy

Answer 3

1. Free and fair elections
2. Competitive elections
3. Government developed policies and procedures that guarantee due process, accountability and transparency in decisions making.
4. Political and civil rights are possessed by all
5. Independent judiciary
6. Elected government officials who exercise authority over government
7. Rule of law

Question 4

Mention at 3 characteristics of authoritarianism

Authoritarianism

Answer 4

1. Limited political participation
2. Limited autonomy of society from state control
3. Limitation placed upon political opposition
4. Little political accountability or transparency

Question 5

Define Head of government

Head of government

Answer 5

In charge of day to day tasks of the government and holds executive power

Question 6

Define head of state

Head of state

Answer 6

A ceremonial figure that represents the entire nation and involves in international affairs

Question 7

State at least 3 types of Democratic regimes

Democratic regimes

Answer 7

1. Parliamentary democracy
2. Presidential democracy
3. Federal democracy
4. Direct Democracy
5. Representative democracy

Question 8

State at least 3 types of authoritarian regimes

Authoritarian regimes

Answer 8

1. Iliberal democracy(hybrid regime)
2. One party system
3. Theocracy
4. Totalitarian
5. Military

Question 9

Define democratic regime

Democratic regime

Answer 9

It involves the selection of government officials through free and fair elections.

Question 10

Define Authoritarian regime

Authoritarian regime

Answer 10

Defined by the rule of single ,small group of people or single political party/ institution.

Question 11

Define Illiberal democracy

Illiberal Democracy(hybrid)

Answer 11

an authoritarian regime in which elections are held, but elected officials often use the electoral process to keep themselves in power.

Question 12

Define parlimentary democracy

Parlimentary Democracy

Answer 12

regime in which the head of state is chosen through the legislative branch.The head of state and the head of government are different officials.

Question 13

Define presidential democracy

Presidential Democracy

Answer 13

regime in which the President is chosen through the election process by the people.The president is the the head of state and the head of government.

Question 14

Define Federal Democracy

Federal Democracy

Answer 14

the power is shared between central and regional governments. both the central and local governments have their own responsibilities and rules and are also directly voted by the people.

Question 15

Define Representative Democracy

Representative Democracy

Answer 15

type of system in which the people select officials to represent their own interests. There are mechanisms for accountability in representative democracies, such as impeachment and recall.

Question 16

Define Theocracy

Theocracy

Answer 16

governments in which religious leaders run the government. There is no separation or church and state

Question 17

Define One party system

One Party System

Answer 17

only allows one party to run for government office

Question 18

Define Totalitarian regime

Totalitarian

Answer 18

regimes that seek to control nearly every aspect of public and private life

Question 19

Define military regime

Military

Answer 19

authoritarian governments in which a military leader runs the government.

Question 20

Define direct democracy

Direct Democracy

Answer 20

type of system that citizens are directly involved in the decision-making process. This process usually occurs through , which is when the government requires the population to vote an issue matter.

Question 21

Define Accountability

Accountability

Answer 21

holding individuals or institutions responsible for their actions or decisions.

Question 22

Define Corruption

Corruption

Answer 22

the abuse of power for personal gain, often involving bribery, embezzlement, or favoritism.

Question 23

Define Transparency

Transparency

Answer 23

the openness and accountability of a government or organization in its actions, decisions, and operations.

Question 24

Define separation of power

separation of power

Answer 24

the division of governmental responsibilities among different branches (such as executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.