Unit Two Review

Unit Two Review

Forms and Systems of Government

Comparing Socialism and Communism

Multiple Choice

The scenario below describes a government decision.

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A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.

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Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

Multiple Choice

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

• rule by a single political party

• rule by the people

• a small group of leaders

• a single leader

Multiple Choice

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• Leaders are given power by kings.

• Leaders are born into ruling families.

• Leaders are chosen by the upper class.

• Leaders are named in the constitution.

Multiple Choice

Which form of government would have this type of leader?

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• theocracy

Multiple Choice

The founders of a new nation with a population of 5 million people are considering how to construct their government. Reasoning that it would be impractical for every citizen to decide every issue, the leaders decide one legislator will be elected from each group of 100,000 citizens to create a congress of 50 legislators. Which selection below best describes this scenario?

• representative democracy

• direct democracy

• socialist state

• oligarchy

Multiple Choice

What do an autocracy, absolute monarchy, and oligarchy have in common?

• A single leader or a small group control the government

• The people hold the power

• Power is shared amongst the government and the states

• They are all elected by the people

Systems of Government Scenarios

For each scenario, you will need to identify what SYSTEM of government they use!

Multiple Choice

The European Union is a partnership between 27 European countries. Everything that happens between partner countries is based on treaties that are voluntarily agreed upon by all members.

What system of government does the European Union use?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

In New Zealand the government is centered around the legislature and prime minister. The prime minister is the leader of the

political party that has the majority of seats in the legislature. All members of the prime minister’s cabinet must be members of the legislature.

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

Japan’s government is organized with a strong, central government, comprised of a legislative branch called the Diet and an executive branch led by a prime minister and ministers of state. In Japan there are 47 prefectures, or states, however the prefectures

are not independent and rely on the central government for funding.

Which SYSTEM of government does Japan use?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

Argentina’s government has an elected president, National Congress and Supreme Court. Argentina also has provinces, or states, that have their own constitutions and executive, legislative, and judicial

branches. The central government and provinces share power in Argentina.

Which SYSTEM of government does Argentina have?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary