Latin American Governments Review

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unlimited government?

• The government owns all land and resources

• People have many freedoms and rights

• Decisions are made by the people, rule by many

• None of the above

The first dictator of Cuba was ______

One form of limited government could be....

• Dictatorship

• Democratic Republic

• Monarchy (Kings and Queens)

• All of the above

Why was Simon Bolivar important to Latin America?

• He was the King of all of Latin America

• He was responsible destroying all of Latin America

• He led several revolutions, including Venezuela, against the Europeans

• He is the current dictator of Cuba

Another way of saying "limited government" could be:

• Constitutional Government

• Democratic Republic

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What is the title of the leader of Mexico?

• Dictator

• President

• Teacher

• Fidel Castro

Which of the following best describes the role of a citizen in a country with a limited government, specifically a democratic republic?

• Citizens have few freedoms and are limited to producing for the government and doing what the government asks them to do

• Citizens have some freedoms such as being able to produce for themselves, however they can’t vote or discuss negatively about their government

• Citizens are able to have many freedoms such as being able to produce for themselves and also being able to vote

• None of the above

What forms of Civic Participation are citizens in countries like Mexico and the U.S. able to do?

• Produce for only the government

• Talk about political problems that matter to them

• Vote on policies and representatives

• Protest against policies and laws that are unfair

In a limited government, even the leaders and representatives are expected to follow the law. What document makes sure that a limited government and its power is kept in check?

• Declaration of Independence

• Statute of Religious Freedom

• A Constitution

Rule by one, Rule by few, Few rights for individual citizens.

What form of government is best described above?

• Limited Government

• Democratic Republic

• Dictatorship

• Unlimited Government