Understanding Political Systems

Understanding Political Systems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a political system in a society?

To entertain citizens

To allocate valued resources

To increase population

To promote tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which form of democracy involves citizens electing officials to make decisions on their behalf?

Monarchical democracy

Representative democracy

Totalitarian democracy

Direct democracy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of representative democracies?

No elections

Lack of civil rights

Unlimited terms for representatives

Freedom of expression

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a feature of totalitarian governments?

Imposed authority

Constitutional guarantees

Absolute control over life

Restricted participation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which form of totalitarianism is based on religious principles?

Tribal totalitarianism

Theocratic totalitarianism

Communist totalitarianism

Right-wing totalitarianism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does dictatorship differ from totalitarianism?

Dictatorship is a form of democracy

Dictatorship focuses on the source of power, while totalitarianism focuses on the scope of power

Dictatorship is more democratic

Totalitarianism allows more freedom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one advantage of a dictatorship during emergencies?

Multiple layers of approval

Slow response time

Increased bureaucracy

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