Chapter 1 American Government section 3
What are the 5 basic concepts of democracy
1)Worth of the individual. 2)Equality of all persons 3)Majority rule, majority rights 4)Individual Freedom 5)Necessity of compromise
What is a mixed economy?
An economy in which private enterprise exists in combination with a considerable amount of government regulation and promotion.
Explain the significance of the term compromise as it relates to problem-solving in a democratic society.
Compromise is essential to democracy for two important reasons. • It puts the individual first while ensuring that each individual is equal to all others. • Few public questions have only two sides. There are usually many solutions. Public decisions require compromise and it is a process that is necessary to achieve majority agreement.
All people in a democracy are expected to have equal abilities
False
In a democracy, the interests of the few must be elevated above the interests of many
False
Which of the following worries arises from increased use of internet in a democracy?
Lawmakers don't like citizens to have to much information
What are the roles of the government in a mixed economy?
Regulation and promotion
Which of the following is not a basic concept of democracy?
Rights of the minority are not represented
Which of the following is a justification for taxation in a democracy?
The government must be able to provide services for its citizens
Compromise is vital in the decision-making of a process of a democracy
True
In a democracy, the majority is not always expected to have a right answer
True
The free enterprise system is an economic system, not a political system
True
How does the law of supply and demand operate?
When supplies of goods and services are plentiful, the prices usually drop but when they are scarce, prices start rising.
How does a democracy serve the varied needs of its citizens when forming public polices?
through compromise
What are the four factors underlying the free enterprise system?
• Private ownership • Individual initiative • Profit • Competition
