Democracy Quiz – Europas Werte Wanderweg

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A short quiz on democracy

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Democracy can only exist in countries where all citizens speak the same native language.

True

False

No. But all citizens must be able to discuss who should pursue what kind of policy and according to which rules, values and principles. This is also possible with a shared official language (for example, Italian in South Tyrol; Spanish in Catalonia; in Switzerland there are even four official languages).

Correct. But all citizens must be able to discuss who should pursue what kind of policy and according to which rules, values and principles. This is also possible with a shared official language (for example, Italian in South Tyrol; Spanish in Catalonia; in Switzerland there are even four official languages).

2 / 6

In democracies, every opinion expressed is legitimate.

True

False

This statement is incorrect – opinions that violate the dignity of other persons and the fundamental order of the state are usually prohibited.

You got it! This statement is incorrect – opinions that violate the dignity of other persons and the fundamental order of the state are usually prohibited.

3 / 6

In democracies, politicians must do what the voters tell them to do.

True

False

No, they do not have to. They are obliged to work for the common good and must assess whether individual voter demands serve the common good when making decisions.

You're right. They do not have to. They are obliged to work for the common good and must assess whether individual voter demands serve the common good when making decisions.

4 / 6

In democracies, every citizen is allowed to express their own opinion.

True

False

Unfortunately, that answer is incorrect.

Freedom of expression enables open dialogue. On this basis, shared interests can be identified and translated into political decisions without excluding any social groups. However, the freedom to express one’s views has its limits where it infringes upon human rights and fundamental rights.

Your answer is correct.

5 / 6

In democracies, elections are held at regular intervals.

True

False

Unfortunately, your answer is incorrect. Regular, free elections ensure that power is exercised for a limited period by those who have been given a mandate by the majority of voters.

True. Regular, free elections ensure that power is exercised for a limited period by those who have been given a mandate by the majority of voters.

6 / 6

In democracies, there must be referendums.

True

False

No, not necessarily. It depends on the model of democracy (representative/direct).

Correct: Not necessarily. It depends on the model of democracy (representative/direct).

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