Democracy tree

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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-tree

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 geographic origin?Iran
2. What is the primary symbolic function?Represents collective sovereignty, freedom, resistance, and participatory governance
3. Where did the Democracy Tree come from?It began in Iran, where people planted it to show they wanted to make their own choices.
4. Why do people use a tree to show democracy?A tree grows from the ground and spreads its branches, so it reminds us that democracy grows from the people and keeps everyone connected.

Collective Sovereignty: The principle that ultimate political power resides with the people as a collective entity.
Participatory Governance: A system of government that actively involves citizens in decision-making processes.
Symbolic Resonance: The capacity of a symbol to evoke deep-seated meanings, emotions, and associations within a population.