Quizizz Core Concept 8.1-8.2 Governments Practice Test

Most modern governments have a(n) _________ that outlines the rules and principles of their organization.

• limited government

• unlimited government

• constitution

• bill of rights

The leaders of the government have the power to make all decisions for the country.

• limited government

• unlimited government

• constitution

• bill of rights

In this type of government, the people elect leaders or make decisions directly.

• monarchy

• democracy

• communism

• authoritarian

A king or queen rules the country for as long as they are alive.

• monarchy

• democracy

• an empire

• communist

Which of the following is an example of something that a limited government would do, but is probably something that an unlimited government would not be willing to do?

• Build and maintain public roads

• Protect citizens from attack

• Operate public schools

• Let citizens speak freely in public

Adolf Hitler takes full control of the entire German government, including police. Type of government?

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• totalitarian

• democracy

A country in civil chaos with no functioning government.

• anarchy

• dictatorship

• totalitarian

• democracy

A group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.

• tyranny

• dictatorship

• government

• constitution