6th Grade Government Review

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The word democracy means:

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rule by the people

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In a direct democracy, decisions are voted on by

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ALL eligible citizens

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The form of democracy in which voters choose representatives to act in their interests is known as

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a representative democracy

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What type of democracy is practiced in the United States today?

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representative

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Democracy originated in which society? (Options: Greek, Roman)

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Greek

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A monarchy is...

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a government ruled by a king or queen

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True or False: In an absolute monarchy, the ruler can make any rule they want, just by deciding it.

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True

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True or False: The people get to vote on who the next monarch is.

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False

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Which of the following countries is an example of an absolute monarchy?
Options: Sweden, Saudi Arabia, France, Mississippi

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Saudi Arabia

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In a constitutional monarchy, who has the real power or control?

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The Legislature elected by the People