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Government

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three basic questions every business must ask?

a)

What to produce? How should it be produced? Who should get it?

b)

What to produce? When to produce it? How to create it?

c)

How to produce it? What to charge? Who will make it for me?

d)

What to eat? How to produce it? What to buy?

2.

Most countries with democratic forms of government feel that governmental power should be limited. In the United States, is the power of the government limited?

a)

Yes, because the president does NOT have absolute power.

b)

Yes, because the power of the presidency is inherited by the president's children.

c)

No, the president has unlimited power.

d)

No, the president only allows one political party.

3.

China has a nine-member Politburo that is appointed by the Chinese Communist Party leaders. The Politburo is the most powerful part of the Chinese government. This is an example of a ____________.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

4.

Adolph Hitler originally seized complete control/power in Germany by promising to help the poor and cancel debts.


Which type of government did Germany have under Hitler?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Tyranny

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

5.

What type of government does the United States government have?

a)

Limited government

b)

Unlimited government

c)

Monotheistic

d)

Polytheistic

6.

Why do civilizations need a government?

a)

To provide people with jobs

b)

To exercise authority

c)

In order to protect their community and to enforce laws

d)

To educate people on their basic rights

7.

Which of the following are characteristics of a limited government? Select all that apply.

a)

Multiparty system

b)

Civilian control of police

c)

Free speech

d)

Censorship

e)

Restricted Freedom

8.

Which of the following are characteristics of an unlimited government? Select all that apply.

a)

Single-party system

b)

ruler controls police

c)

restricted freedom

d)

free speech

e)

Censorship

9.

Which type of government is inherited by family members?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Democracy

10.

Saudi Arabia is a monarchy based on Islam. The government is headed by the King, who is also the commander in chief of the military. The three branches of government consist of the King, the Consultative Council, and the Supreme Court.


The government in Israel is a parliamentary democracy. The Prime Minister's role is mainly ceremonial and is not considered a part of the country's three branches.


China is a communist led state. The government is divided into three branches consisting of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.


What conclusion can be made about these governments?

a)

In all three countries, the government allows the people to choose the president.

b)

In all three countries, the government is divided into three separate branches.

c)

In all three countries, the rights of the people are limited by the constitution.

d)

In all three countries, the people are equal and treated as such under the law.