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WorksheetsReviewing Government
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In which form of government do citizens vote DIRECTLY on each and every issue?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Fascism
2.
In which form of government do people elect representatives to manage the country and make the laws?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Communism
3.
In which form of government does a KING or QUEEN govern with supreme authority over ALL matters of the country?
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Communism
c)
Anarchy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
4.
Which form of government is a political philosophy that promotes a strong, central government controlled by the military?
a)
Fascism
b)
Anarchy
c)
Communism
d)
Theocracy
5.
Which form of government would most likely be led by a powerful DICTATOR?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Fascism
6.
Which form of government would most likely be led by a king or queen with great power?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Fascism
c)
Communism
d)
Absolute Monarchy
7.
Which form of government would most likely be led by an elected President?
a)
Fascism
b)
Communism
c)
Theocracy
d)
Representative Democracy
8.
In which form of government is the King or Queen the head of state, but a PARLIAMENT makes the laws?
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Fascism
d)
Anarchy
9.
What form of government is actually the absence or lack of government?
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Anarchy
10.
Which form of government is the OLDEST?
a)
Fascism
b)
Theocracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
11.
Which form of government is a system in which factors of production are owned and directed by the government?
a)
Theocracy
b)
Communism
c)
Anarchy
d)
Representative Democracy
12.
Which form of government is a political and economic theory of social organization that endorses community ownership of ALL means of production?
a)
Fascism
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Socialism
d)
Anarchy
13.
Which term refers to "rule by the few?"
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Oligarchy
14.
Which form of government is ruled by a religious group?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
15.
Which form of government was used (and created) by Ancient Greece?
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Communism
d)
Theocracy
16.
Which form of government is used by the United States?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Fascism
17.
What form of government is used by Saudi Arabia?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Fascism
d)
Absolute Monarchy
18.
What form of government is used by Japan and the United Kingdom?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Communism
d)
Direct Democracy
19.
What form of government is most often associated with Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler?
a)
Socialism
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Fascism
d)
Communism
20.
Which form of government is used by Cuba and North Korea?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Absolute Monarchy
d)
Theocracy
21.
What form of government is used by Iran?
a)
Theocracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Constitutional Democracy
d)
Socialism
22.
What is a major WEAKNESS of Direct Democracy?
a)
It is not practical with a large number of citizens.
b)
People are forced to give up their rights.
c)
It features violence and chaos.
d)
There is no incentive for an individual to work hard.
23.
What is the greatest STRENGTH of Representative Democracy?
a)
It features the most liberty and personal freedom.
b)
A poor nation can gain economic growth more rapidly.
c)
It features the unity of those who follow the same faith.
d)
None of the Above
24.
Which form of government is characterized by violence and chaos?
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Anarchy
25.
What is the greatest WEAKNESS of Representative Democracy?
a)
It takes longer to enact laws and transition between leaders.
b)
There is no right to complain or change the government.
c)
There is no incentive for people to work hard or do well.
d)
There is no national unity or pride.
26.
What is the greatest WEAKNESS of fascism?
a)
There is no incentive for an individual to do well.
b)
It is not practical with a large number of citizens.
c)
People are forced to give up their rights.
d)
There is usually a longer transition between leaders.
27.
Which of the following is considered "Rule by One?"
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Communism
28.
Which is considered "Rule by No One?"
a)
Communism
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Anarchy
29.
Which is considered "Rule by Few?"
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Socialism
30.
Which is considered "Rule by Many?"
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Fascism
c)
Anarchy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
31.
Which is considered "Rule by MANY?"
a)
Anarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Fascism
d)
Communism
32.
Which is considered "Rule by Many?"
a)
Socialism
b)
Anarchy
c)
Fascism
d)
Absolute Monarchy
33.
Which is a form of government where "Power is Limited?"
a)
All of the Above
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Fascism
34.
Which of the following forms of government features UNLIMITED power?
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
35.
ALL of the following forms of government feature UNLIMITED POWER EXCEPT...
a)
Fascism
b)
Communism
c)
Absolute Monarchy
d)
Representative Democracy
36.
In it's short history, the United States has seen many waves of immigrants come to it's shores and borders.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
37.
The right to vote is a duty or responsibility as well as a privilege.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
38.
The MOST important right as a U.S. citizen is the right to vote.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
39.
To become a citizen or to become naturalized, a person must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
40.
To become a citizen or to become naturalized, a person must be at least 21 years old.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
41.
The final step in becoming a naturalized citizen is appearing before a judge during a court hearing.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
42.
ALL American citizens enjoy the freedoms, protections, and legal rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
43.
A person does not necessarily have to be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to become a naturalized citizen.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
44.
Name that government...
a)
Anarchy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Socialism
45.
Name that government...
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Absolute Monarchy
d)
Socialism
46.
Name that government...
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Fascism
d)
Theocracy
47.
Name that government...
a)
Theocracy
b)
Fascism
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Direct Democracy
48.
Name that government...
a)
Fascism
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Socialism
d)
Communism
49.
Name that government...
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Socialism
d)
Anarchy
50.
Name that government...
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Socialism
c)
Communism
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
51.
Name that government...
a)
Anarchy
b)
Socialism
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Communism
52.
The naturalization examination tests the applicant's knowledge of U.S. government and history.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
53.
The ONLY way to be a U.S. citizen is to have been born within the United States of America.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
The United States has a very diverse population and has earned the nickname of "melting pot."
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
55.
Today, the United States uses the form of government known as DIRECT DEMOCRACY.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
56.
What is one major difference between the responsibility to pay taxes and the responsibility to vote?
a)
All citizens must pay taxes, but voting is only encouraged.
b)
Citizens who vote don't have to pay taxes.
c)
Citizens have to pay taxes each year, but they only votes once every four years.
d)
All citizens have to vote, but only adults have to pay taxes.
57.
Which of the following is BOTH a right and a responsibility?
a)
Obeying the law
b)
Celebrating a religious holiday
c)
Getting a good grade in school
d)
Voting in an election
58.
Voting allows decisions to be made based on...
a)
...the opinion of the majority
b)
...what a few powerful people want
c)
...the needs of a small minority
d)
...what the President thinks is best
59.
What does it mean that elected officials are "public servants?"
a)
They work for the people that elected them.
b)
They try to do good things for the people of the United States.
c)
They're the most important people in the United States.
d)
They can only serve two four year terms.
60.
Who has the right to a say in what goes on in the United States?
a)
Every adult citizen, with a few restrictions
b)
Absolutely everyone
c)
Only people who own property
d)
Only adult males over the age of 30
61.
Which of the following is a characteristic of LIMITED government, such as democracy?
a)
Laws
b)
Individual freedoms and rights
c)
Civic participation
d)
All of the Above
62.
Which civic duty of citizens is BEST depicted here?
a)
the freedom of speech
b)
the right to bear arms
c)
the right to protest
d)
the right to vote
63.
Voting is an example of civic participation most commonly associated with which type of government?
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Fascism
c)
Theocracy
d)
Representative Democracy
64.
Trial by jury, a system of checks and balances, a written constitution, and no corruption are elements of which TYPE of government?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Monarchy
c)
Limited
d)
Totalitarian
65.
Opposing unfair laws is considered a civic duty/responsibility.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
66.
What are the people in the picture most likely trying to accomplish?
a)
Trying to influence other people's viewpoints on an issue.
b)
Attempting to violently overthrow the government.
c)
Showing their support for the government.
d)
None of the Above
67.
What might happen if you decide NOT to vote in an election?
a)
You'll give up your voice in the government.
b)
The government will force you to go and vote.
c)
You'll be fined and could face possible jail time.
d)
Your American citizenship will be taken
68.
What feature of Athenian democracy STILL exists in American democracy?
a)
There is still no powerful executive branch
b)
Representatives are still elected by a lottery
c)
Juries still consists of regular citizens
d)
All laws are still made directly by the leader
69.
Limited or Unlimited?
FASCISM
FASCISM
a)
UNLIMITED
b)
LIMITED
70.
Limited or Unlimited?
SOCIALISM
SOCIALISM
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
71.
Limited or Unlimited?
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
72.
Limited or Unlimited?
COMMUNISM
COMMUNISM
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
73.
Limited or Unlimited?
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
74.
Limited or Unlimited?
THEOCRACY
THEOCRACY
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
75.
Rule by ONE, FEW or MANY?
THEOCRACY
THEOCRACY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
76.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
77.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
78.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
SOCIALISM
SOCIALISM
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
79.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
COMMUNISM
COMMUNISM
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
80.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
OLIGARCHY
OLIGARCHY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
81.
RULE BY ??????
ANARCHY
ANARCHY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
d)
NO ONE!
82.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
83.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
84.
Rule by ONE, FEW, or MANY?
FASCISM
FASCISM
a)
ONE
b)
FEW
c)
MANY
85.
Limited or Unlimited?
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
86.
Limited or Unlimited?
THE RIGHT TO VOTE
THE RIGHT TO VOTE
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
87.
Limited or Unlimited?
A POWERFUL DICTATOR
A POWERFUL DICTATOR
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
88.
Limited or Unlimited?
THE RIGHT TO SERVE ON A JURY
THE RIGHT TO SERVE ON A JURY
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
89.
Limited or Unlimited?
NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH
NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
90.
Limited or Unlimited?
THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
91.
Limited or Unlimited?
CUBA AND NORTH KOREA
CUBA AND NORTH KOREA
a)
LIMITED
b)
UNLIMITED
92.
What is TRUE of Saudi Arabia?
a)
Rule by One
b)
Power is limited
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Rule by Many
93.
What is TRUE of Ancient Greece?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Rule by One
c)
Power is unlimited
d)
All of the Above
94.
What is TRUE of Nazi Germany?
a)
Totalitarian government
b)
Rule by Many
c)
Power is Limited
d)
Absolute Monarchy
95.
What is TRUE of Iran?
a)
Theocracy
b)
Rule by No One
c)
Oldest form of government
d)
None of the Above
96.
What is TRUE of the United States?
a)
Rule by One; Power is limited
b)
Rule by Many; Power is limited
c)
Rule by Few; Power is unlimited
d)
Rule by Many; Power is unlimited
97.
Which of the following forms of government feature leaders with UNLIMITED power?
a)
All of the Above
b)
Communism
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Oligarchy
98.
In which form of government would citizens enjoy the LEAST freedom?
a)
Socialism
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Fascism
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
99.
Name that form of government
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Socialism
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
None of the Above
100.
Name the form of government...
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Direct Democracy
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