Governance and Democracy Quiz

We need a government because _____.

• to maintain order

• to create chaos

• to limit freedom

• to increase taxes

The meaning of ‘democracy’ is _____.

• A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.

• A political system where the military controls the government.

Recall the three organs of government. What are their different roles?

A) Legislative: Makes laws

B) Executive: Enforces laws

C) Judicial: Interprets laws

D) All of the above

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Interprets laws

• All of the above

We need three tiers of government because _____.

• to ensure a separation of powers

• to increase bureaucracy

• to limit citizen participation

• to centralize authority

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To oversee the military

Which of the following best describes the role of the executive branch?

• To create new laws

• To implement and enforce laws

• To review laws for constitutionality

• To conduct elections

In a democratic system, the power ultimately resides with _____.

• The elected representatives

• The military

• The judiciary

• The citizens

Which of the following is a key principle of democracy?

• Majority rule

• Absolute monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a democratic government?

• To outline the structure of government

• To limit the power of the citizens

• To establish a monarchy

• To create political parties

Which of the following best describes the concept of checks and balances?

• A system to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• A method to increase the power of the executive branch

• A way to eliminate the legislative branch

• A strategy to centralize authority