Power & Structure of Gov. Vocabulary Pre-Test

Which term refers to a government ruled by a king or queen with unlimited power?

• Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Republic

• Theocracy

What is the definition of "anarchy"?

• Rule by a single leader

• Absence of government or law

• Rule by religious leaders

• Government by the people

Which term describes a government in which one person has all the power?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Meritocracy

• Republic

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A document that outlines the structure of government

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms

• A theory about the origin of government

• A type of monarchy

Which document sets out the fundamental laws and principles of a government?

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• English Bill of Rights

A constitutional monarchy is best described as:

• A government with no laws

• A monarchy limited by laws or a constitution

• Rule by military leaders

• A government led by religious authorities

What does "Consent of the Governed" mean?

• The government rules without the people's approval

• The authority of government comes from the people

• The king has divine right to rule

• The military controls the government

Which form of government is ruled by the people, either directly or through representatives?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Autocracy

Which term refers to a government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• Democratic Republic

• Absolute Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Theocracy

Which of the following best means "to give a detailed account in words"?

• Explain

• Describe

• Result

• State