Exploring the Five Basic Forms of Government

Exploring the Five Basic Forms of Government

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

An oligarchy, if you can keep it

A democracy, if you can keep it

A republic, if you can keep it

A monarchy, if you can keep it

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a republic and a democracy?

A republic has no government, while a democracy has total government

A democracy is ruled by a majority, while a republic is ruled by law

A republic is ruled by a majority, while a democracy is ruled by law

A democracy has no government, while a republic has total government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where on the political spectrum would you find a government with zero power?

Far left

Center

Far right

Moderate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Democracy

Oligarchy

Anarchy

Monarchy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is anarchy not considered a stable form of government?

It leads to total government control

It requires everyone to be armed and constantly guard their property

It is ruled by a majority

It is ruled by law

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

It is ruled by a few

The majority is not restrained

It has no government

It is ruled by law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a republic, what must a jury's decision be in order to convict someone?

Simple majority

Two-thirds majority

Unanimous

Majority rule

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