Systems of Government

If there is total lawlessness and chaos in a country then that is ______________.

• oligarchy
• anarchy
• citizenship
• tyranny

Rule of the people, in which citizens get to participate in the decision-making processes of the government, is known as __________________.

• aristocracy
• monarchy
• democracy
• anarchy

Rule by only a few people is known as _________________.

• oligarchy
• democracy
• tyranny
• monarchy

Most governments throughout history have been some form of ______________, with one ruler having the absolute power to govern the country however they wish.

• democracy
• republic
• monarchy
• oligarchy

Civics is mainly the study of _______________________.

• life
• different cultures
• American history
• citizenship and government

A type of government run by religious leaders is known as a _______________________.

• theocracy
• republic
• dictatorship
• monarchy

A government sets up a court system to ensure that lawbreakers meet justice, and that the law is enforced fairly. Which of the 4 purposes of government does this relate to most?

• make economic decisions
• provide national security
• provide public services
• maintain social order

A government sets up a Coast Guard to patrol its waters for illegal fishing, drug smuggling and armed invaders. Which of the 4 purposes of government does this relate to most?

• provide public services
• maintain social order
• make economic decisions
• provide national security

The U.S government built the interstate system (highways) in the 1950s to make both recreational and commercial travel across the country more efficient. Which of the 4 purposes of government does this relate to most?

• maintain social order
• provide public services
• make economic decisions
• provide national security

The U.S government decides it must raise taxes by 3 % or else The Treasury will run out of money for retirement pensions (Social Security) for the elderly. Which of the 4 purposes of government does this relate to most?

• make economic decisions
• provide public services
• provide national security
• maintain social order