Unit 1 Test

What is the primary purpose of a government?

• To entertain the citizens

• To protect the community and enforce laws

• To control the economy

• To create art

Which type of democracy allows citizens to vote directly on every issue?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

• Military Democracy

What is a key characteristic of a republic?

• A) A monarch rules the country

• B) Citizens elect representatives to govern

• C) Decisions are made by a single ruler

• D) There is no formal government

What is one advantage of a monarchy?

• A) Decisions can be made quickly

• B) Citizens choose their leader

• C) There is a high level of public participation

• D) Laws are created by a committee

In a dictatorship, how is power typically acquired?

• Through elections

• By inheritance

• Through force or coercion

• By public consensus

What is a potential disadvantage of a theocracy?

• Quick decision-making

• Representation of all citizens

• Minority groups may feel unrepresented

• Strong community ties

Which form of government is characterized by the absence of a governing authority?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Republic

What is one reason people might support a dictatorship?

• High levels of freedom

• Stability and organization

• Equal representation

• Open criticism of leaders

How does a constitutional monarchy differ from a traditional monarchy?

• The monarch has absolute power

• Citizens have no rights

• There is a democratic government that limits the monarch's power

• The monarch is elected by the people

Which type of government allows for the most citizen participation?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy