Studies Weekly #6: Government

How are leaders put into office in a monarchy?

• They are born into a position of power.

• They are selected by representatives.

• They are elected by voters.

• The win their position in war.

Fill in the blank: The United States has a representative ________ government.

• dictatorship

• democracry

• monarchy

Which level of government deals with issues at the national level?

• local

• state

• federal

• city

What does the "rule of law" mean?

• The law does not apply to leaders.

• The strongest group makes the laws.

• Everyone is accountable to the laws.

• Local laws are the only ones that count.

True or False: Governments are supposed to protect the rights of their citizens.

• True

• False

Which government is formed by the people voting for leaders?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Pick the correct word that matches the definition:

system of government elected by the people.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Pick the correct word that matches the definition:

system of government where the person in charge is born into power through their family line.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Pick the correct word that matches the definition:

system of government where the person in charge takes control and has all the power.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Pick the correct word that matches the definition:

making sure everyone has what they need to be successful

• justice

• equality

• fairness