Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Rights Worksheet
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Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Rights Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. An authoritarian government often limits public __.
2. Which system is more likely to protect open opposition?
3. Match the clue to the idea: authoritarian government
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4. Match the clue to the idea: civic rights
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5. Which statement is most accurate?
6. If criticism of leaders is heavily restricted, citizen voice is more __.
7. Why do institutions matter when comparing democratic and authoritarian systems?
8. Which could support stronger accountability?
9. A constitution can help define rights and __.
10. Public competition between candidates is one sign of political __.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. participation
2. a functioning democracy
3. power concentrated in a leader or small group
4. protections and freedoms in public life
5. Democracy depends on participation and institutions.
6. limited
7. institutions show whether power can be reviewed and limited
8. independent courts
9. power
10. choice