How Government works Quiz

What is direct democracy?

• Government by elected representatives

• Government by the people through direct voting

• Government by a single ruler

• Government by the military

What does separation of powers mean?

• Power is given to the military

• Power is divided among branches of government

• Power is held by the citizens only

• All power is held by one person

What is a representative democracy?

• Government by the military

• Government by the people through direct voting

• Government by the people through elected representatives

• Government by a king or queen

What does it mean to veto a bill?

• To approve a bill

• To ignore a bill

• To delay a bill from becoming a law

• To create a new law

What does impeach mean?

• To approve a law

• To bring charges against a public official

• To create a new law

• To vote in an election

What is a budget?

• A plan for spending money

• A type of law

• A group of elected officials

• A voting process

What is a bill?

• A budget plan

• A proposed law

• A type of election

• A government official

Who are justices?

• Members of the military

• Citizens voting in an election

• Judges on the highest court

• Elected representatives

What does rule of law mean?

• Laws are optional for citizens

• Only the government follows laws

• Everyone is subject to the same laws

• Laws are only for the poor

What does municipal relate to?

• National government

• International government

• State government

• Local government