Chapter 1 American Government section 3

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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


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