Government Unit Study Guide

Type of government in which the leader inherits the position due to birth in the royal family.

• Monarch.

• Democracy.

• Dictatorship

Type of government in which the leader is elected by the people.

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Type of government in which the leader uses force and fear to gain and keep leadership.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

This branch of government makes the laws.

• Legislative Branch.

• Executive Branch.

• Judicial Branch.

This branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out and enforces laws.

• Executive Branch.

• Legislative Branch.

• Judicial Branch.

This branch of government decides if laws are constitutional.

• Judicial Branch.

• Legislative Branch.

• Executive Branch.

What is the MAIN advantage of the System of Checks and Balances?

• It keeps one branch from having to do all the work.

• It is good because one branch specializes in just one thing.

• It lets people handle local problems themselves.

• It keeps one branch from becoming too powerful which protects citizen rights.

Which of the following is a responsibility of all citizens in a democracy?

• Receiving a speedy trial

• Practicing a religion

• Being a good speaker

• Obeying Laws

The two ways a person can become a citizen of the United States are by birth in the United States and through naturalization.

• Birth and Adoption 

• Naturalization and Immigration

• Birth and Naturalization 

• There are more than two ways to become a citizen 

The power of our American government is limited because the people have the supreme power. Which document limits the government’s authority?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Responsibilities