SS.7.CG.3.1 Advantages of a Constitutional Republic

How does a Constitutional Republic function?

• Through direct democracy where citizens vote on all laws

• By electing representatives to make decisions on behalf of the citizens

• By having a monarch who makes all the decisions

• Through a system where the military holds the power

What role do the citizens have in government?

• Citizens have no role in government.

• Citizens elect representatives and participate in decision-making.

• Citizens are only observers of government activities.

• Citizens are responsible for enforcing laws.

What are citizens' obligations and responsibilities?

• Their obligations and responsibilities are to follow the rules and regulations.

• Their obligations and responsibilities are to lead the team.

• Their obligations and responsibilities are to provide support and guidance.

• Their obligations and responsibilities are to manage resources efficiently.

The United States form of government has several advantages, including:

• A strong system of checks and balances

• A single-party system

• Centralized power in the federal government

• A monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy - Which of the following countries has a Constitutional Monarchy?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• China

• Brazil

Constitutional Monarchy - Which of the following countries has a Constitutional Monarchy, and what role do the citizens have in government?

• United Kingdom - Citizens vote for parliament members.

• Saudi Arabia - Citizens have no voting rights.

• United States - Citizens vote for the President.

• China - Citizens vote for local representatives.

How does Oligarchy function?

• Through the rule of a few powerful individuals

• By democratic elections

• Through a monarchy

• By a collective decision of all citizens

What role do the citizens have in government?

• Citizens have no role in government.

• Citizens elect representatives and participate in decision-making.

• Citizens are only observers of government actions.

• Citizens are responsible for enforcing laws.

What are the citizens' obligations and responsibilities?

• Paying taxes and obeying laws

• Voting in elections

• Serving on a jury

• All of the above

What advantage does the United States government have over an oligarchy?

• The United States government has a system of checks and balances.

• The United States government has a monarchy.

• The United States government has a single-party system.

• The United States government has no written constitution.