Government - Purpose of Government

The government keeps us safe and working together by creating

• Order

• Court System

• Laws

• Money

Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?

• republic

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

• representative democracy

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

• voting
• working
• obeying laws
• consuming goods

Which of the following is the responsibility of all citizens?

• Join a Political Party

• Pay Taxes

• Be informed

• Respect diversity

Which of the following is the definition of a citizen?

• Anyone in a country

• A legally recognized subject, who willingly gives up certain rights for certain protections

• People on Earth

• People that run the government

Form of government where the citizens hold the power is commonly called?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

Form of government where the citizens choose a person to vote for them instead of direct voting?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• Governor

• Mayor

• President

• Speaker of the House

Which of the following is part of Congress?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President
• Cabinet

Whose members are based on state population?

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives