Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 1) | What is the main characteristic of an autocratic government?

All major government decisions come down to one leader. Rights and freedoms are few.

Basic rights and freedoms protected under the law such as free speech, press, and assembly.

Frequent elections and a peaceful transfer of power between candidates.

Power to the people through voting in elections with multiple political parties on the ballot.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 3) | What do the terms below all have in common? ~President ~Chancellor ~Prime Minister

They are all titles for the chief executive in different countries.

They all serves as judges or justices in different countries.

They all head the legislative branch in different countries.

They all gain power through their hereditary or family line.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 4) | Which of the following best describes the basic functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?

The executive branch is comprised of an appointed or elected chief executive who enforces laws, makes important decisions, and represents the country on the international stage. The legislative branch is made up of hundreds of elected representatives that make laws, debate important issues, and represent the interests of the people throughout the country. The judicial branch interprets and applies laws and is comprised of a few appointed judges or justices.

The legislative branch is comprised of an appointed or elected chief executive who enforces laws, makes important decisions, and represents the country on the international stage. The judicial branch is made up of hundreds of elected representatives that make laws, debate important issues, and represent the interests of the people throughout the country. The executive branch interprets and applies laws and is comprised of a few appointed judges or justices.

The judicial branch is comprised of an appointed or elected chief executive who enforces laws, makes important decisions, and represents the country on the international stage. The executive branch is made up of hundreds of elected representatives that make laws, debate important issues, and represent the interests of the people throughout the country. The legislative branch interprets and applies laws and is comprised of a few appointed judges or justices.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 5) What is the difference between appointing and electing a government official?

Appointing is done by an already elected government official without a public vote, while electing involves public voting.

Appointing requires a public vote, while electing does not because an autocratic dictator chooses government officials.

Both appointing and electing are done through public voting during set terms.

Appointing is a process that involves multiple candidates, Whereas there is only one choice in voting.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 6) | Which of the following statements is true about political parties in democratic governments?

Political parties compete for the votes of citizens in democratic governments.

Political parties hinder the progress of democratic governments.

Political parties are only necessary in autocratic governments.

Political parties have no impact on voter participation.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Sections 7-8) Examine the attached chart. According to the chart, what is the primary difference between presidential and parliamentary democracies?

In a presidential democracy, voters elect members of the legislative branch and the chief executive. In a parliamentary democracy, voters only elect members of the legislature. The legislature then appoints a chief executive.

In a presidential democracy, voters only elect members of the legislature. The legislature then appoints a chief executive. In a parliamentary democracy, voters elect members of the legislative branch and the chief executive.

In a presidential democracy, an autocratic dictator chooses government officials. In a parliamentary democracy, the monarch such as a king or queen chooses government officials.

Critical Thinking (Portfolio #2, Section 9) What is the primary role of monarchs in a constitutional democracy such as the on in the United Kingdom?

The primary role of monarchs is ceremonial and symbolic, representing the state and its traditions.

Monarchs are responsible for managing the economy directly.

Monarchs are the head of the government and make executive decisions.

Monarchs have the power to create laws independently.

Unit 1.3 | Basic Government Terms

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A ____________ is a system by which countries make laws to provide services, organize people, and maintain order.

government

parliamentary

presidential

autocratic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A(n) ____________ is a system of government in which people elect representatives to serve them in government. They also have written rights and freedoms.

Democracy

Coalition

Monarchy

Autocracy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A(n) _______________ is a government in which citizens have no voting power. Instead one ruler, king, queen, or dictator makes all the decisions.

Autocracy

Parliamentary Democracy

Presidential Democracy

Oligarchic Monarchy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A ruler or representative that has gained power through hereditary (family) line. Typically has little power today.

President

Prime Minister

Monarch

Chancellor

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The top official in the executive branch of a democracy. Such as a president, prime minister, or chancellor.

Chief Executive

Governor General

Head of State

Monarch

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Groups of politicians that share the same beliefs or ideals as to how government should be run. They often have large impact on how citizens vote in elections.

Political Parties

Prime Ministers

Chief Executives

Monarchs

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To be voted in by citizens to serve in government.

Voting

Appointed

Democracy

Elected

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Unit 1.3 | Basic Government Terms

27 questions

A ____________ is a system by which countries make laws to provide services, organize people, and maintain order.

A(n) ____________ is a system of government in which people elect representatives to serve them in government. They also have written rights and freedoms.

A(n) _______________ is a government in which citizens have no voting power. Instead one ruler, king, queen, or dictator makes all the decisions.

A ruler or representative that has gained power through hereditary (family) line. Typically has little power today.

The top official in the executive branch of a democracy. Such as a president, prime minister, or chancellor.

Groups of politicians that share the same beliefs or ideals as to how government should be run. They often have large impact on how citizens vote in elections.

To be voted in by citizens to serve in government.

To be chosen by another government official to serve some sort of role.

A country in which one political party has complete control of the government.

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