Real People on Real Topics

Watch the vedio clip and answer the following questions

1. What form of governing was used in ancient times,according to the speaker?
democracy.
tyranny.
republic.

2. How does the speaker perceive modern democracy?
as progress.
not very helpful to many societies.
as useless.

3. What is the function of congress, in the speaker's opinion?
to represent everyone's interests.
so that few people can make decisions for everyone.
to check the King's power.

4. What disadvantage does the speaker point out concerning absolute monarchy?
Whether there's a good or bad king,the people must obey his wishes.
If there is a very strong king, he can oppress the people.
If there is a weak king, the government will break down.

5. What disadvantage does the speaker think congress has?
congressmen are all corrupt.
the people in congress do not necessarily agree with the population.
a small group of people have power to decide for everyone.