Forms and Systems of Government Review for Test

The newspaper headline below describes a historical event.

What long term impact does this headline reflect?

• protection of equal property rights

• expansion of the right to privacy

• protection of due process rights

• expansion of the right to vote

Which form of government allows the citizens to vote and voice their opinions on various issues?

• Representative democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

Select all of the following that are true for republic and representative democracies:

• Citizens elect representative to vote for them

• Both exist by rule of the people

• Allow one person to be in absolute control

• Led by a monarch

Which form of government is defined as "rule by the people?"

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Socialism

How does one become the leader of a monarchy?

• They are chosen by the citizens.

• They use extreme violence.

• They are born into ruling families.

• They are chosen by the legislature.

A country can have more than 1 form of government.

• True

• False

If citizens elect a representative to speak for them what form of government is being used?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

The Queen of England holds a small role in government in the present day. She holds more ceremonial power and is bound to the Constitution. What form of government is being used?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

Step 1: People vote for the Legislature.

Step 2: The Legislature chooses the Prime Minister.

What system of government is this?

• Unitary System

• Parliamentary System

• Federal System

• Confederal System

A system of government where the central government and the state governments share power.

What is the system?

• Unitary System

• Federal System

• Confederal System

• Parliamentary System