The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning what?
AnswerRule by the people
Democracy combines the Greek demos (people) and kratos (power or rule).
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The basics
What is a ballot used for?
AnswerCasting a vote
A ballot is the paper or electronic form on which a voter records a choice.
Going deeper
What is a monarchy?
AnswerA system headed by a single ruler such as a king or queen
Monarchy comes from Greek words meaning rule by one.
In which year was Magna Carta sealed by King John of England?
Answer1215
Magna Carta was sealed at Runnymede in 1215 and limited the power of the king.
A bicameral legislature has how many chambers?
Answer2
Bicameral means two chambers, such as a senate and a house of representatives.
Expert level
Which French thinker argued for separation of powers in The Spirit of the Laws?
AnswerMontesquieu
Montesquieu's 1748 book described dividing government into separate branches to protect liberty.
In which year was the US Constitution signed in Philadelphia?
Answer1787
Delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787; 1776 was the Declaration of Independence.
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