Quater 3 Social Studies Midterm

Which system of government is headed by one person, such as a king or queen, who exercises absolute authority?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

Which system of rule is characterized by one person or a small group of people holding unlimited power over the government?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

What does an oligarchy mean?

• Rule by a few

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the majority

• Rule by the wealthy

What does "guaranteed" mean?

• A type of government where ruler's power is limited and citizens are encouraged to participate

• How something is organized, designed, or built

• Promised

• A type of government where one person rules, usually a king or queen

What are the two ways one can obtain citizenship?

• Birth

• Protection

• Green Card

• Naturalization

All of the following are mandatory duties of being a US citizen EXCEPT

• Obeying the law

• Paying taxes

• Serving jury duty if summoned

• Holding elective office

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are considered

• The Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

• Statement

People participate in elections to choose government officials

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Laws are applied equally and fairly to all people

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Voting helps to

• Share your voice and decision

• remain silent

• takes time away