7th Government and Economics

What is the purpose/job of the government?

• To protect the peoples rights

• To provide open commerce

• To increase taxes for stability

• To control the weather

A constitution is:

• A blueprint for government that gives limits and explains the structure

• A type of government agreement that the people sign

• A political description of the country

• A legal document for business contracts

Where are your rights as Americans listed?

• In the Declaration of Independence

• In the Bill of Rights

• In the Articles of Confederation

• In the Federalist Papers

Limited Government is a principle that suggests the government should have:

• The government and officials have unlimited power over its citizens

• The government and officials have restrictions on their powers, usually through a constitution

• The government and officials have complete control over the economy

• The government and the officials have no involvement in the lives of citizens

Which of the following best describes Unlimited Government?

• A government with no restrictions on its power

• A government with limited power by law

• A government that operates under a constitution

• A government that is controlled by the people

A Monarchy is a form of government where:

• The power is held by a single person, and rule is passed down through the family

• The power is distributed among elected representatives to vote for the people.

• The power is held by a group of military leaders who do not share power with the people

• The power is shared between the government and religious leaders.

A monarchy is an example of which type of government?

• Limited government

• Unlimited government

A dictatorship is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group.

• True

• False

A dictatorship is an example of which type of government?

• Limited government

• Unlimited government

A totalitarian government is:

• Limited

• Unlimited