Exploring Basic Forms of Government

What was Benjamin Franklin's response when asked about the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• A democracy, if you can keep it.

• A republic, if you can keep it.

• A monarchy, if you can keep it.

• An oligarchy, if you can keep it.

Which form of government is ruled by a few powerful individuals?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

Why is anarchy considered an unstable form of government?

• It is ruled by a majority.

• It requires everyone to guard their own property constantly.

• It leads to total government control.

• It is ruled by a single individual.

What is the main flaw of a democracy according to the video?

• It is ruled by a single person.

• The majority is not restrained.

• It has no government.

• It is ruled by a few powerful individuals.

In a republic, what limits the government?

• A group of powerful individuals

• A single ruler

• The majority rule

• The law

Which historical figure urged the creation of a fixed body of law in Greece?

• Samuel Adams

• Solon

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

What did the Roman people forget that led to the decline of their republic?

• The importance of majority rule

• The benefits of anarchy

• The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government

• The need for a single ruler

What was introduced in Rome that led to increased taxes and government control?

• Trade restrictions

• Military expansion

• Religious reforms

• Agriculture subsidies

What is the ultimate choice Americans have according to the video?

• To keep an anarchy or end up with a monarchy

• To keep a monarchy or end up with a democracy

• To keep a republic or end up with an oligarchy

• To keep a democracy or end up with an oligarchy

Which form of government did the founders of America aim to avoid?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic