Government

In this type of government, the power is in the hands of the citizens, who vote in free elections.

• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Autocracy

In which type of government are citizens MOST likely to choose their leader?

• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Monarchy

When a King or Queen rule and control a government, it is known as a ______.

• monarchy

• democracy

• theocracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

Which branch of government ENFORCES or CARRIES OUT the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Memorial

Which branch of government MAKES or WRITES the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Memorial

Which branch of government INTERPRETS or EXPLAINS the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Memorial

Who is the the head of the local government in each parish?

• President

• Mayor

• Parish Manager

• Justice of the Peace

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 32

• 57

• 63

• 21

Universal Adult Suffrage refers to

• The hardships faced by adults in society

• The right of individuals to vote over the age of 18 to vote

• The right to pay income tax over the age of 18

• The right of all persons 18 years and younger to voter

The division of the functions of government into judicial, legislative and executive reflects the principle of

• Collective bargaining

• Separation of Powers

• First past the post System

• Executive supremacy