Government and Economics Quiz

What is the main purpose of government?

• To make and enforce laws

• To build houses

• To run businesses

• To create money

In an autocratic government, who has the power?

• The citizens

• A small group of leaders

• One person, like a king or dictator

• Judges and lawyers

Which government allows people to vote for their leaders?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Communist

• Monarchy

In a communist country, who owns businesses and land?

• Private citizens

• Large companies

• The government

• Foreign investors

How is a parliamentary democracy different from a presidential democracy?

• In a parliamentary democracy, the people elect the president directly.

• In a parliamentary democracy, the head of government is chosen by the legislature.

• In a presidential democracy, the parliament makes all the laws.

• In a presidential democracy, the citizens have no voting rights.

What type of government does Cuba have?

• Democracy

• Communist

• Republic

• Monarchy

Who elects the president in Mexico and Brazil?

• The military

• The National Assembly

• The people

• A group of judges

What is a major difference between citizens in Cuba and citizens in Mexico?

• Cuban citizens have more voting rights.

• Mexican citizens have more freedom of speech and press.

• Cuban citizens choose their president in open elections.

• Mexican citizens do not have to follow laws.

At what age can people vote in Mexico?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

What is one role of citizens in Brazil’s democracy?

• Citizens are not allowed to vote.

• Citizens must follow the king’s rules.

• Citizens vote in elections and can express their opinions.

• Citizens cannot own property.