8. Based on the text, what do both direct and representative democracies have in common?

Citizens have a say in how the government is run.

A single leader makes all the decisions.

Power is concentrated in local governments.

There is no constitution to limit government power.

10. What is the role of citizens in a democratic government?

Citizens have a say in how the government is run.

Citizens have no say in how the government is run.

Citizens are ruled by a single leader.

Citizens are represented by a small group of people.

13. What is the role of elected representatives in a republic?

To make decisions on behalf of the citizens

To vote directly on laws and policies

To represent the interests of a single leader

To concentrate power in local governments

14. Which governmental system is most likely to have a swift and unified response to a national crisis, assuming efficient operation?

Unitary, because the central government has all the power.

Federal, because power is shared which allows for diverse solutions.

Confederal, because local governments are best suited to handle crises.

Parliamentary, because the executive is part of the legislature.

15. If a country wants to ensure its citizens have the most direct influence on policy, which form of democracy should it adopt?

Direct Democracy, because citizens vote on policies themselves.

Representative Democracy, because elected officials are experts.

Republic, because it limits the power of the government.

Authoritarian Government, because it efficiently implements policies.

16. If a country values both a separation of powers and citizen representation, which system would be most suitable?

A presidential system within a republic, because it separates the executive from the legislature and has elected representatives.

A parliamentary system, because the executive is part of the legislature.

A unitary system, because it centralizes power for efficiency.

A direct democracy, because citizens vote on all issues.

16. If a nation transitions from a unitary system to a federal system, what key change would its citizens likely experience, based on the text?

A shift towards local governments having more influence.

Less involvement in governmental decision-making.

More centralized control by the national government.

A decrease in the importance of a constitution.

17. Imagine a country where the executive branch and legislature merge. According to the text, what type of system would this be, and what might be a potential consequence?

Parliamentary; greater efficiency but potential for less separation of powers.

Presidential; slower decision-making due to divided powers.

Unitary; more localized control over executive functions.

Confederal; less accountability of the executive branch.

18. A country is debating whether to adopt a direct democracy or a representative democracy. Based on the text, what is a primary consideration they should weigh when making this decision?

The size and complexity of the population and the feasibility of direct citizen votes.

The need for a strong central government to enforce laws uniformly.

The desire to limit citizen involvement in governmental affairs.

The importance of having a single, all-powerful ruler.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. Which type of government has a system where the local governments possess the most power?

Federal

Unitary

Confederal

Democratic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. In which system is the executive branch a part of the legislature?

Presidential System

Direct Democracy

Parliamentary System

Authoritarian Government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. What is a key characteristic of a republic?

Citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

There is usually a constitution that limits the power of the government.

One person holds all the power.

A small group of people holds all the power.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. If a country's central government holds all the power, which type of government is it, according to the text?

Federal

Unitary

Confederal

Democratic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. Based on the text, what is the main difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?

Autocracy involves a sharing of power, while oligarchy concentrates power in one person.

Autocracy is a type of democracy, while oligarchy is a type of republic.

Autocracy is when one person holds power, while oligarchy is when a small group holds power.

Autocracy only exists in presidential systems, while oligarchy only exists in parliamentary systems.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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6. In a presidential system, what is the relationship between the president and the legislature?

The president is part of the legislature.

The president is chosen by the legislature.

The president is separate from the legislature.

The president controls the legislature directly.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7. If citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, which type of government is this, according to the text?

Direct Democracy

Authoritarian Government

Representative Democracy

Unitary Government

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CG1 Government Systems

1. Which type of government has a system where the local governments possess the most power?

2. In which system is the executive branch a part of the legislature?

3. What is a key characteristic of a republic?

4. If a country's central government holds all the power, which type of government is it, according to the text?

5. Based on the text, what is the main difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?

6. In a presidential system, what is the relationship between the president and the legislature?

7. If citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, which type of government is this, according to the text?

8. Based on the text, what do both direct and representative democracies have in common?

9.According to the text, which type of government shares power between the central and local levels?

10. What is the role of citizens in a democratic government?

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