Unit 7 Government

What type of government do we have in the United States? (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. Monarchy

• B. Dictatorship

• C. Oligarchy

• D. Republic

What is necessary to keep a dictator in power? (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. freedom of people

• B. strong military

• C. citizens having the right to vote

• D. elected officials

The word “democracy” means: (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. rule of the dictators

• B. rule by the princes

• C. rule by the monarchs

• D. rule by the people

What is the purpose of a monarchy? (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. to have no justice

• B. to make sure all citizens can vote

• C. to elect representatives to make decisions

• D. to keep the king’s family in power

The U.S. Constitution is: (SS-06-1.1.2 DOK3)

• A. the document that established U.S. independence

• B. a detailed outline of the role of the U.S. president.

• C. America’s first government after its independence.

• D. a general plan for the United States’ government.

The source of power in a monarchy today comes from: (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. the monarch to the eldest child (usually, a male child)

• B. the representatives

• C. the people who elect the monarch

• D. the people who work for the monarch

What is an outstanding characteristic of a republic? (SS-06-1.1.1 DOK 2)

• A. The military takes over.

• B. All citizens 18 or older have the right to vote.

• C. The power stays “in the family” and is handed down.

• D. Once elected, government officials stay in office for life.

Which government is most likely to have a large middle class that can move socially?

• A. dictatorship

• B. monarchy

• C. republic

• D. oligarchy

Which is a purpose of the U.S. government according to our Constitution?

• A. to have the military control the nation

• B. to provide a framework of law for the united states

• C. to keep the king’s family in power

• D. to keep people as poor as possible

Which type of government has an elected president?

• A. monarchy

• B. dictatorship

• C. republic

• D. parliamentary democracy