World Concepts in Government & Citizenship

What happens in a government with unlimited power?

• Citizens have more rights

• Leaders can make all decisions without laws or limits

• Leaders are restricted by a constitution

• People have the freedom to do anything

In a limited government, what restricts what the government can do?

• The military

• Laws or a constitution

• The economy

• International treaties

What is a common feature of limited governments?

• Unlimited power for leaders

• Fewer rights for citizens

• Leaders must follow the same laws as everyone else

• No elections

What is the main difference between limited and unlimited governments?

• The type of currency used

• The amount of control over citizens

• The size of the country

• The climate

In an unlimited government, what is often reduced for citizens?

• Taxes

• Rights and freedoms

• Public services

• Education

What is a key feature of a government where leaders have limited power?

• Citizens have no rights

• Leaders can make all decisions without question

• People have rights and freedoms

• Government can change laws at will

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unlimited government?

• Leaders are elected by the people

• Citizens have fewer rights

• Laws protect people's rights

• Government is restricted by a constitution

What is not a characteristic of a representative government?

• Free and fair elections.

• Unlimited power for leaders.

• Protection of rights.

• Rule of law.

What is meant by 'citizens have a voice' in a representative government?

• Citizens can speak freely without any laws.

• Citizens can elect leaders to represent their interests.

• Citizens have no say in government decisions.

• Citizens can only vote in local elections.

What is the purpose of the rule of law in a representative government?

• To allow leaders to bypass laws.

• To ensure everyone, including leaders, follows the law.

• To restrict citizen freedoms.

• To give leaders unlimited power.