Government Roles and Responsibilities

Government Roles and Responsibilities

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explains the various functions of a government, including decision-making on infrastructure, social services, employment, and national security. It highlights the government's role in disaster relief and the legal system. The importance of democracy and elections, emphasizing universal adult franchise, is also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary functions of a government?

To entertain citizens

To make decisions and get things done

To create art

To build private businesses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a responsibility of the government in terms of infrastructure?

Building private homes

Constructing schools and roads

Designing fashion

Organizing sports events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the government address social problems?

By launching programs to help the poor

By ignoring them

By reducing public services

By increasing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What essential services is the government responsible for?

Luxury hotels

Personal shopping

Postal and railway services

Private banking

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In times of natural disasters, what role does the government play?

Blaming other countries

Providing aid and organizing help

Ignoring the situation

Focusing on entertainment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the government's roles in national security?

Running private businesses

Organizing music festivals

Protecting the country's boundaries

Promoting tourism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the government ensure the security of its citizens?

By focusing on entertainment

By ignoring international relations

By exercising leadership and making decisions

By reducing public services

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a government to be considered democratic?

No elections

A single political party

Universal adult franchise

A monarchy

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of elections in a democracy?

To reduce public services

To increase taxes

To allow citizens to choose their representatives

To entertain citizens