GOVERNMENT

What is an election?

• A process by which taxes are collected

• A process by which laws are created

• A process by which candidates are selected for public office

• A process by which voters can express their political preferences

What is a political party?

• A team of lawyers who defend public officials

• A committee that creates new laws

• A group of citizens who protest against the government

• An organization that prepares candidates for elected positions

Who is a candidate?

• A person running or being selected for a government position

• A person who votes in an election

• A person who creates new policies

• A person who enforces laws

What is a constituency?

• A geographical area where voters choose representatives

• A group of political parties working together

• A process of selecting judges

• A system of government without elections

What is a floating voter?

• A voter who is not eligible to vote

• A voter who has not decided on a political party

• A voter who always votes for the same party

• A voter who is appointed by the government

What is a manifesto?

• A report on government spending

• A list of voters in a specific area

• A document that certifies election results

• A political party's public statement outlining goals before an election

What is a ballot?

• A paper given to voters on election day to cast their vote

• A meeting of political leaders

• A process of selecting government officials

• A document outlining government policies

What is a parliament?

• A government system where no single party has a majority of seats

• A system where citizens make all laws

• A group of judges who interpret laws

• A committee that approves government budgets

Why is government important?

• To organize social events for citizens

• To increase taxes and reduce public services

• To create and maintain laws for a country

• To control the media and restrict freedom of speech

What is a coalition government?

• When citizens directly vote on all laws

• When the military takes over the government

• When a single party controls all government functions

• When opposing parties cooperate to run the government