WONDER #1005: What Is a Democracy?

Question 1 of 3

What word with Greek origins means “rule by the people”?

1. legislature
2. judiciary
3. democracy
4. popularity

Question 2 of 3

What type of democracy allows all citizens to vote directly on issues?

1. representative
2. direct
3. indirect
4. republic

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following words can accurately be used to describe the United States government?

1. indirect democracy
2. representative democracy
3. monarch
4. Both a and b

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