a) A rule by one person is an ___________ cracy.

b) Government where all eligible citizens can vote is a __________ cracy.

c) In a dictator _________, nobody votes.

d) A constitu ___________ monarchy has royalty with limited powers.

e) The govern __________ is the cabinet ministers and other officials who run a country.

f) All citizens can vote in an elec __________.

g) Civil ___________ rule is the opposite of military rule.

h) Rule by one family or group is _________ democratic.

h) Rule by one family or group is democratic.

a) Which two systems of government does the writer compare?

b) Why, according to the writer, are dictatorships more stable than democracies?

c) Why, according to the writer, can dictatorships make faster decisions than
democracies?

d) Explain the criticism of democracies in paragraph 4.

e) Explain what ‘majorities’ are.

f) Explain what ‘minorities’ are.

g) Which political system does the writer think will protect minorities?

h) Choose any one of the points in this essay with which you agree or disagree
strongly. Explain your opinion in a short paragraph of about three sentences.

i) Do you think this essay is well-written? Remember, you are not being asked
whether or not you agree with the writer’s opinions. Instead you are required to
assess the essay writing skills. Think of the following points:
• Is there an introduction?
• Is the paragraphing clear?
• Is there a conclusion?
• Does the writer express his/her opinion clearly?
• Does the writer back up his/her opinion?

a) All adult citizens (can/would) vote in an election.

b) Politicians (ought to/will) keep the promises they make during campaigns.

c) Every voter (must/might) have proof of identity when they vote.

d) The votes (will/can) be counted by election officials.

e) Every citizen (should/have to) vote, to keep our government representative.

f) I (could/will) vote when I am 18 years old.

a) Your vote ought be secret.

b) Nobody shouldn’t vote more than once.

c) In a democracy, all adult citizens can might vote.

d) The president cans speak at the rally.

e) All parties should to respect religious and personal freedom.

f) I shoulded have listened more carefully.