Government Quiz

Which form of government is ruled by a small group of people, usually a family?

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Which form of government gives the citizens the power to rule by voting?

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

What are the two types of democracy? Pick two answers.

• representative

• direct

• absolute

The United States has a representative democracy, which means....

• the citizens vote for people to represent the U.S.

• the citizens vote directly on laws and other important decisions.

A direct democracy is....

• when citizens vote for representatives to represent the country.

• when citizens vote DIRECTLY on important decisions for the country.

The U.S. Congress is made up of which two chambers? Pick TWO answers.

• House of Representatives

• President

• Senate

What is the main role of the US Congress, also known as the Legislature?

• make laws

• enforce laws

• sit and look pretty

Which chamber of the US Congress is based on population?

• Senate

• President

• House of Representatives

Which chamber of the US Congress has 2 Senators per state?

• Senate

• President

• House of Representatives

Who are the two Senators that represent West Virginia? Pick TWO answers.

• Joe Manchin

• Shelley Moore Capito

• Ms. Strawderman

• Rick Astley