Gov 1/2 way Quiz Unit 1

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are designed to protect which principle of American government?

• separation of powers

• popular elections

• checks and balances

• individual rights

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

One person has all control

• Democracy

• dictatorship

• autocracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

• Autocracy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Dictatorship

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
• He personally votes on every issue and law. 

How the government keeps the country safe.

• Purpose

• Government

• National Security

• Taxes

Things the government offers to help people.

• Government

• Public Services

• Taxes

• Economy

This type of government is led by elected representatives.

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Power

• Economy

This type of government does not give citizens power or freedoms.

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Purpose

• Public Services