Beginning Government Quiz

What does the 'C' in Teacher Directed Champs Expectations stand for?

• Clap your hands

• Call out answers

• Voice Level 0 (silent) while the teacher is talking

• Create a distraction

What should you do before sharing according to the Teacher Directed Champs Expectations?

• Shout your answer

• Raise your hand

• Leave your seat

• Ignore the teacher

What does a limited government mean?

• The government can do anything it wants.

• The government has no rules to follow.

• Even the people in charge have to follow rules.

• The government is ruled by a king.

What is a key characteristic of a democratic government system?

• Power is given to a single leader.

• Leaders are chosen by the people through elections.

• Leaders take power through force.

• Power is maintained by scaring people.

How do authoritarian rulers typically gain power?

• Through elections.

• By giving power to the people.

• Through force, lies, or by scaring people.

• By following democratic principles.

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is held by one person.

• Power is held by a small group.

• Power is held by the people.

• Power is inherited.

In a democracy, who can run for a government job?

• Only people from certain families.

• Anyone who meets basic rules like age.

• Only those chosen by the current government.

• Only people with military experience.

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• Free and fair elections

• Rule by a single leader

• No voting rights

• Restricted freedoms

What freedoms do democracies provide to people?

• No freedom to choose religion

• Freedom to choose their religion

• Restricted access to news

• No right to gather in groups

What is the purpose of the "checks and balances" system in a democracy?

• To ensure one part of the government has all the power

• To make sure no part of the government has too much power

• To allow the government to operate without any rules

• To give more power to the executive branch