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Forms of Government

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is Pluralism?
a)
A free society
where everyone has different opinion/beliefs where people learn to tolerate others’ beliefs and ideas.
b)
A controlled society where everyone has the same opinion/beliefs where people dont tolerate others beliefs and ideas.
2.
What is an ideology?
a)
The study of human ideas 
b)
A great idea 
c)
A collection of beliefs held by an individual, group or society
3.
Dictatorship is when.........
a)
The citizens are in charge of the country 
b)
One leader in charge
c)
Country is contolled by one party
4.
Authoritarian government is when.......
a)
The Leaders are elected by citizens limited term, regular elections
b)
Citizens: can’t question/speak out against leader’s actions
c)
Citizens: can question or speak out against leader’s action run for office
d)
The Leaders are self-appointed and can’t be replaced
5.
Democary is........
a)
Freedoms of speech and opposition to government, a constitution
b)
representatives are elected 
c)
mixed economy (private/gov’t)
6.
Communism is......
a)
Economy is owned/ controlled by government
b)
Many different political parties
c)
Representatives are elected
7.
Socialism is.......
a)
No person or group can dominate without support during elections
b)
Higher taxes so that a gov. can provide many services to citizens (healthcare, subsidized college, etc.)
c)
Representatives are elected by the people
8.
Theocracy is when............
a)
Supposed equal sharing of possessions, wealth
b)
Control could be seized by military
c)
Government is run by a religious leader or representatives of a religious group (oligarchy)
9.
Fascism is when......
a)
Citizens are motivated to follow or obey through fear
b)
Supposed equal sharing of possessions, wealth
c)
Religious law is applied to everyone, regardless of their own religion
10.
TOTALITARIANISM is..............
a)
The state (not individuals) is the most important thing in life
b)
The government seeks to control all aspects of life, including the thoughts and beliefs of citizens
c)
Laws and economy are often designed to follow religious law
11.
What is a Absolute Monarcy? 
a)
Inherited power for life (King/Queen)
b)
Anyone can be appointed King/Queen
12.
WHAT IS ANARCHY?
a)
ANARCHY IS A SITUATION WHERE THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT
b)
ANARCHY IS WHEN THERE IS GOVERNMENT, BUT THEY ARE CONTROLLING 
13.
What is North Korea considered to be?
a)
Monarcy 
b)
Anarcy 
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Totalitarism 
14.
Why arent items for sale in the departmnet stores in Pyongyang?
a)
Because they are really expensive
b)
They are on display and used for propaganda
c)
People dont want the items 
15.
In Pyongyang there are__________ who live there.
a)
Perstige 
b)
Elite
16.
What is Propagnada like in North Korea?
a)
Children only learn about Kim Jong Un
b)
Faces have to covered at all times 
c)
Uniforms are enforced 
d)
Speakers in every house 
17.
In North Korea_________of the population doesn't have enough food. 
a)
2/3
b)
1/4
c)
3/4
d)
1/2
18.
Which one is Totalitarian?
a)
Media is controlled by state - 1 opinion  
b)
Free and waide variety of opinions 
19.
Which one is Totalitarian 
a)
Career: You pick based on education, unions are allowed
b)
Career: no choices, no unions, no negotiations
20.
Which one is Canada?
a)
International Travel: strict restrictions
b)
International Travel: free to leave and come back when ever