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Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 1 How does representative democracy differ from direct democracy? 2
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 1 Answer / In a representative democracy, citizens choose people to govern on their behalf. In a direct democracy, citizens have a direct role in government. 3
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 2 What is the role of majority rule? 4
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 2 Answer / Majority rule allows a group of people to come to an agreement by providing that all will abide by the laws, agreed upon by most of the people. 5
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 3 What types of services does our government provide at the national, state, and local levels? 6
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 3 Answer / All levels of government provide services that would otherwise be unavailable or left to chance, such as road building, law enforcement, programs for people with disabilities, court systems, and product safety. 7
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 4 Which principles of democracy are not followed in an authoritarian state? Explain why. 8
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 4 Answer / Students should understand that authoritarian states do not support such principles as rule of law, free and fair elections, and equal rights for all individuals and groups. 9
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 5 How are federal and unitary systems of government different? Explain. 10
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 5 Answer / In a federal system, the central government cannot dissolve the smaller units of government such as states. In a unitary system, the central government can dissolve the smaller unit or reallocate their powers as it sees fit. 11
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 6 In a short essay, explain how the ideology of a totalitarian regime differs from that of a democratic regime. 12
Civics Chapter 3, Lesson / 4 Question / 6 Answer / Students should see that in a totalitarian regime, decisions reflect the beliefs, values, or goals of the ruler and may have no regard for the wishes of the people, whereas in a democracy, government is supposed to reflect the will of the people. 13