Question

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank.

1. the most important thing about democracy is that

a. people have equality of opportunity
b. people have equality under the law
c. the government is run by the people
d. all of the above

1. in a democracy, if a _ of the people want things to be a

certain way, then that is the way it will be.
a. majority
b. minority
c. few
d. all of the above

1. the way to get a majority of people to agree is

a. compromise
b. argue
c. disagree
d. break the law

1. elected officials include

a. members of congress
b. the president and vice president
c. state and local officials
d. all of the above

1. everyone should have a chance to make something of himself or

herself. this is called
a. equality under the law
b. equality of opportunity
c. majority rule
d. compromise

Explanation:

1. Democracy encompasses equality under the law, equality of opportunity, and government by the people. So all options in question 1 are correct.
2. In a democracy, the will of the majority prevails.
3. Compromise helps gain the agreement of a majority as it involves finding middle - ground.
4. Elected officials include members of Congress, the President and Vice - President, as well as state and local officials.
5. The idea that everyone should have a chance to succeed is equality of opportunity.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. A. majority
3. A. compromise
4. D. all of the above
5. B. equality of opportunity