Democracy at Home Party

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/democracy-at-home-party

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the political party location?Republic of Moldova
2. What is the primary ideological pillars?Unionist, right-wing populist, and pro-European
3. Why does the party want Moldova to be close to Romania?The party thinks Moldova and Romania share a language and culture, so it would be good to be closer or even become one country.
4. What does "right‑wing populist" mean for this party?Right‑wing populism means the party talks directly to everyday people, saying they are the real heroes and that leaders should protect the country’s traditions and safety.

Unionism (Moldova): A political movement advocating for the unification of Moldova with Romania.
Right-wing populism: A political ideology characterized by nationalism, anti-establishment rhetoric, and appeals to the common person.
Pro-Europeanism: Support for closer political, economic, and cultural ties with Europe, particularly the European Union.
Geopolitical Orientation: A country's or political group's strategic alignment and relationships with other nations and international bodies.