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Understanding Government Types and Powers

Understanding Government Types and Powers

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Flashcard

Social Studies

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Adam Trent

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a government with no legal limits on its power called?

Back

Unlimited government

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of a limited government?

  • Dictatorship
  • Totalitarian government
  • Constitutional republic
  • Absolute monarchy

Back

Constitutional republic

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What document or action can limit the power of a government?

Back

A constitution

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of government is most likely to arrest people who speak against it? Options: Limited government, Unlimited government, Democracy, Constitutional monarchy

Back

Unlimited government

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes a limited government?

Back

The government’s powers are restricted by laws or the people.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why might a country choose to limit the power of its government?

Back

To prevent abuses of power and protect citizens’ rights

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a government is ruled by a few people, which term best describes it?

Back

Oligarchy

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