Unit 7 - Governments Review

Which of the following is a purpose of government?

• to establish a state religion

• to create a unique culture for a group of people

• to manage an area's natural resources

• to maintain order in an area

How is power passed from one leader to another in a monarchy?

• by military force

• by free elections

• through heredity

• through an election by a small group of people

In a(n) _____ form of government, one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, people, and economy.

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• representative democracy

Rights that belong to all individuals are called _____.

• natural rights

• world rights

• human rights

• liberties

Which of the following describes a monarchy?

• The government is run by the people.

• A king or queen rules over the country.

• One person has absolute power to rule the government, people, and economy.

• The citizens elect the government officials.

People who live in a representative democracy often have their rights protected.

• True

• False

Which of the following are the purposes of government?

• maintain order within the country

• provide protection from outside dangers

• provide services like schools and roads

• choose what job a person have

• control every aspect of a person's life

Freedom of the press, allowing the news to report without censorship from the government, is a basic right.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Laws are mandated or put into place without a need to vote.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

People elect the leaders through a fair process.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government