C. What About the Minority? In a democracy, the will of the majority is considered first. Even so, governments still respect the rights of the minority. Think of three ways to solve the following problem:

Your school's student government has money left over from last year. The students hold a vote to decide what to do with the money. Results show 58% of the student body wants to add an ice cream cart to the cafeteria. But the Lactose Intolerant and Proud of It Student Association opposes the decision. They say it would be unfair to spend the money on something not all the students could enjoy.

The student body is looking for a compromise that follows the will of the majority but respects the needs of the minority.

 

Idea #1:

Idea #2:

Idea #3:

B. Which is best? Read each scenario and decide which type of government makes the most sense. Would a direct democracy like in Athens work best, or would a republic like in Rome make more sense?

It’s the end of the school year, and your class of 250 students must decide the best place for the yearbook signing party.

Everybody votes in a direct democracy! OR Select representatives for groups of students. WHY

B. Which is best? Read each scenario and decide which type of government makes the most sense. Would a direct democracy like in Athens work best, or would a republic like in Rome make more sense?

It’s the end of the school year, and your class of 250 students must decide the best place for the yearbook signing party.

Everybody votes in a direct democracy! OR Select representatives for groups of students. WHY