Democracy is to limited government as totalitarianism is to –
6.9A - Forms of Limited and Unlimited Government

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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Devin Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A. Republic
B. Unlimited government
C. Capitalist government
D. Constitutional monarchy
Answer explanation
Democracy emphasizes limited government, ensuring individual freedoms. In contrast, totalitarianism represents unlimited government, where the state has total control over all aspects of life, making B the correct choice.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a valid statement about unlimited government? Select TWO correct answers.
In this system, the governed (citizens) agree to delegate powers to the government.
There is a counsel of freely elected leaders who rule the people.
It is a form of government imposed (forced) on its citizens.
This system of government strictly regulates the private lives of individual citizens.
Answer explanation
Unlimited government is characterized by the imposition of authority on citizens and strict regulation of their private lives, contrasting with systems where power is delegated or leaders are freely elected.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about unlimited government?
A. Unlimited government is always based on inherited power
B. The government is able to intervene in citizens’ private lives
C. The government controls the private lives of politicians only
D. Average citizens are able to intervene in government policy
Answer explanation
B is correct because unlimited government often involves significant control over citizens' lives, allowing the government to intervene in personal matters, unlike the other options which misrepresent the nature of such governance.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Place the political systems in order based on the following definitions: rule by one, rule by a few, or rule by many?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
Democracy, Anarchy, Monarchy
Oligarchy, Democracy, Anarchy
Monarchy, Democracy, Oligarchy
Answer explanation
Monarchy is rule by one, Oligarchy is rule by a few, and Democracy is rule by many. Therefore, the correct order is Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a totalitarian government?
D. Decentralized decision-making
A. Limited intervention in economic affairs
B. Extensive control over public and private life
C. Frequent changes in leadership
Answer explanation
A key characteristic of a totalitarian government is its extensive control over both public and private life, ensuring that the state dominates all aspects of society, unlike limited intervention or decentralized decision-making.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a constitutional monarchy?
A. A government where the monarch has absolute power
C. A government ruled by a single political party
B. A government where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution
D. A government with no formal constitution
Answer explanation
A constitutional monarchy is defined as a government where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, ensuring a balance between royal authority and democratic governance. Thus, the correct choice is B.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of government do citizens have the most influence over decision-making?
A. Oligarchy
D. Monarchy
B. Totalitarianism
C. Democracy
Answer explanation
In a democracy, citizens have the most influence over decision-making through voting and participation in governance, unlike in oligarchies, monarchies, or totalitarian regimes where power is concentrated in the hands of a few.
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