Democracy
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Allisun Whetsel
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17 Slides • 19 Questions
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Why is it important for people to have a voice in government?
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In a democracy, the government must listen to the people because leaders can be replaced through voting. Explain why this is true or false.
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, people choose their leaders through ___, which makes leaders ___ to the public.
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Multiple Choice
What is one key reason leaders in a democracy must listen to the people?
They are required to every year by law.
If people disagree, they can vote the leaders out of office.
The president can fire them if they don’t.
They lose their salaries if they do not.
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Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of voting in a democracy?
To choose entertainment for national holidays
To elect leaders and decide on important issues
To select the national anthem
To decide the weather forecast
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Multiple Choice
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
22nd Amendment
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Open Ended
Explain why voting makes leaders accountable in a democracy.
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Open Ended
Describe a real-life example of democracy in action at school.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a democracy?
People choose leaders and rules together.
A king or queen makes all the decisions.
Only one person has all the power.
Leaders are chosen by their family.
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Multiple Choice
In a non-democracy, who usually chooses the leaders?
The people through voting
A small group or a single person
Everyone in the country
Children
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are reasons why democracy matters?
Fair rules
Freedom
Accountability
Only one leader forever
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Open Ended
Explain the steps involved in how voting works in a democracy.
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Open Ended
How can students participate in democracy at the local level, even if they cannot vote yet?
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Fill in the Blanks
The 19th Amendment let
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Open Ended
If you could vote today, what issue would you want leaders to fix? Why?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following issues might students want leaders to fix, based on the discussion?
Bullying at school
Climate change
More recess time
Homework policies
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Fill in the Blanks
In a democracy, leaders can be replaced through
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Open Ended
How does democracy ensure that people have a voice in government?
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Fill in the Blanks
Democracy works best when everyone
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