What is Democracy?. Government is… Group that has the power to make and enforce laws (rules) for a country.

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What is Democracy?

Government is… Group that has the power to make and enforce laws (rules) for a country

Democracy is… A system of government where the power is held by the people. The people get to make the decisions

There are two main types of democracy: direct democracy and representative democracy. Direct democracy is when the people make the decisions themselves through voting. Representative democracy is when people elect others to make decisions for them.

You Decide Complete your worksheet with your partner

A teacher shows a video that she rented to her class. Democracy? NO

A king proposes a law and the citizens of the country vote on it. Democracy?YES

A class of students chooses which type of candy they want their teacher to buy for them. Democracy?YES

At a town meeting, the mayor decides which roads will be improved. Democracy? NO

At a town meeting, the citizens decide which buildings should be remodeled. Democracy?YES

A king and his knights decide which new laws to enforce. Democracy?NO