Types of governments

What is the purpose of government, historically speaking? (choose 2)

• to set up a society

• to set up rights and freedom's

• to protect society from danger

• to choose a king

From where does DIRECT democracy originate?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient England

What is a fundamental difference between various forms of government?

• How many people are in charge and how they are chosen.

• The type of economic system they implement.

• Whether they have a written constitution.

In a DIRECT democracy, how are decisions typically made?

• By a small group of elected representatives.

• By each individual casting one vote on a matter or issue.

• Through a system of checks and balances.

What is TRUE about a PRESIDENTIAL Democracy? (choose 2)

• citizens choose a prime minister

• citizens choose a president and the legislative branch (Congress) separately in separate votes

• the USA is a presidential democracy

• Britain is a presidential democracy

Which of the following is TRUE of a PARLIAMENTARY democracy? (choose 3)

• the UK (Britain) is a parliamentary democracy

• The USA is a parliamentary democracy

• citizens vote for the members of Parliament (the legislative branch) but the Parliament in turn chooses the Prime Minister

• The Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch but also a member of Parliament (legislative branch)

What is true of Federalism?

• It is a way to limit the power of the Federal (national) government

• Power is distributed (shared) between the federal (national), state, county and local governments

• The USA does NOT have a federal government

• The USA has a Federal government

Which characteristic is most commonly associated with authoritarian governments?

• A strong emphasis on individual liberties and free press.

• Power concentrated in one person or a small group with few checks.

• Regular, free, and fair elections.

• A system of federalism that distributes power.

What is true of AUTHORITARIAN governments? (choose 3)

• Elections are fair, free and competitive

• The power of the government is not limited

• They often hold fake elections

• They often use violence against citizens and the press

How can YOU prevent "democratic backsliding"; or in other words, prevent our Democratic Republic from becoming more authoritarian?

• Ignoring the news because it's boring

• Skipping elections because you don't have time to vote

• Silencing people you disagree with

• Making your voice hear through voting and speaking your mind on important issues