Understanding the American Government System

What form of government did Benjamin Franklin claim America had been given (what form of government did he think the US should have)?

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• An oligarchy

• A republic

Which form of government is ruled by a few?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is anarchy often mistaken for?

• Order

• Government

• Freedom

• Chaos

What does anarchy lead to?

• A stable government

• A republic

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What is the major flaw in democracy?

• It's too slow

• Majority isn't restrained

• It's too complex

• It favors the rich

What does 'Republic' mean?

• Rule by a single leader

• Rule by law

• Rule by the people

• Rule by majority

What does 'Democracy' literally mean?

• Rule of the law

• Rule of the kings

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the government

What did the founding fathers choose for America?

• A democracy

• A monarchy

• A republic

• An oligarchy

What is the essence of a republic?

• Law and order

• Majority rule

• Government control

• Freedom and law

Who wanted George Washington to be king?

• The British

• Some Americans

• The founding fathers

• George Washington himself