Overview

AB PAT Grade 9 K&E Social Studies

Canada: Governance and Citizenship

1. Levels of Government

1.2 Democracy Types

Types of Democracy

The main types of democracy direct, representative, and their variations and how each gives citizens a voice in government.

What You'll Learn

A democracy is a government in which political power comes from the people.

In a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

In a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to legislate for them.

Referendums are a direct-democracy tool; most large nations use representative democracy.

Presidential and parliamentary systems are two forms of representative democracy.

What You'll Practice

Students compare parliamentary and presidential executive selection and accountability.

Learners distinguish direct democracy mechanisms from representative decision-making processes.

Questions test understanding of liberal, illiberal, and constitutional democracy differences.

Why This Matters

Understanding the different types of democracy equips students to analyze how governments protect rights, distribute power, and represent citizens in the United States and around the world.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Democracy Types

Representative Democracy

Constitutional Democracy

Federal Systems

Parliamentary Systems

PROVINCE-TESTS Curriculum Aligned