WorksheetsGovernment
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of government do the people have the most control?
a)
dictatorship
b)
monarcyh
c)
democracy
2.
If a leader inherits their position, you know right away it is a __________________.
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
dictatorship
3.
In a democracy, who does not have power?
a)
citizens
b)
president
c)
government
d)
children
4.
If a ruler takes over by force, which type of government is it?
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
5.
If there is an election, which type of government do you know it is NOT?
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
dictatorship
6.
Which type of government is being described?
The leader misleads the people into trusting and believing in them but then turns out only to do what is best for themselves.
The leader misleads the people into trusting and believing in them but then turns out only to do what is best for themselves.
a)
dictatorship
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
7.
Which type of government is being described?
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
8.
Government authority is based on the consent of the governed.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
9.
Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Monarchy
d)
Liberty
10.
Government which controls every aspect of public and private life.
a)
Republic
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Theocracy
d)
Democracy
11.
Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Democracy
12.
Example: Saddam Hussein
a)
Supreme Leader
b)
Pope
c)
Dictator
d)
Monarch
13.
When the central government is run by a small group of people.
a)
autocracy
b)
democracy
c)
oligarchy
d)
parliamentary
14.
When the central government is run by one single ruler.
a)
presidential
b)
autocracy
c)
democracy
d)
confederal
15.
What kind of government is this?
The land of LaLaLand was taken over by a group of people called the LaDeLasala 100 years ago. Every 4 years there is an election to pick representatives in the senate of what is now LaDeLand, but only LaDeLasalas can vote in this election. (Select all that apply)
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
e)
Dictatorship
16.
What was the name of Thomas Hobbes's book on government?
a)
Behemoth
b)
Gargantua
c)
Leviathan
d)
Colossus
17.
How did Hobbes sum up people's quality of life in a state of nature?
a)
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
b)
poor, nasty, brutish, and short
c)
fulfilling, long-lived, philosophical, and introspective
d)
scared, hungry, lonely, and cold
18.
What type of government did Thomas Hobbes believe in?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Communism
19.
What rights did John Locke say people are born with?
a)
Life, Liberty, and Property
b)
Right to bear arms, freedom of speech, and vote
20.
What is the social contract?
a)
Agreement between government and its people, detailing the rights of both parties
b)
A contract which states who can own property
c)
A contract which states who can vote
d)
A contract between neighbors to respect one another.
21.
How many leaders are in a Monarchy?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
22.
What is a democracy?
a)
There is one king
b)
There are 3 leaders, who share power
c)
The children becomes leaders when their father dies
d)
The people vote for their leaders
23.
In which type of government do the citizens of the country have the most power?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
24.
In which type of government does a single ruler have unlimited power?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
25.
In which type of government are the citizens not allowed to vote for leaders?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
26.
In a parliamentary democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
In a presidential democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
In which type of government does the ruler use force to control the citizens of the country?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
29.
The United States is an example of which form of democracy?
a)
Presidential
b)
Parliamentary
c)
Autocratic
30.
One benefit of an autocratic government is that decisions for the country can be made quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
In an autocratic government, the power to rule the country is generally inherited or taken by military force.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Who holds the power in a democratic government?
a)
the government
b)
the citizens
c)
the dictator
d)
the king/queen
33.
A person who lives in a particular place usually for a long period of time.
a)
Civics
b)
Resident
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Citizen
34.
If one or both of your parents are U.S. citizens then you are an American citizen.
a)
Law of Soil
b)
Law of Blood
c)
Naturalized Citizen
35.
Only a U.S. citizen may have a passport issued by the federal government.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?
a)
applying for a driver's license
b)
getting a job
c)
registering to vote
d)
taking a citizenship test
37.
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a)
a person is born in an American territory
b)
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
c)
a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
d)
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
38.
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
7
d)
5
39.
Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
41.
Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?
a)
placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
b)
donating food to a homeless shelter
c)
spending a day working in your garden
d)
doing your homework
42.
A citizen received a jury summons notification in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
a)
Getting a driver's license
b)
Appearing for jury duty
c)
Paying income tax
d)
Registering to vote
43.
Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than an obligation?
a)
Obeying the law
b)
Paying taxes
c)
Attending civic meetings
d)
Registering for Selective Service
44.
Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?
a)
Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
b)
Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
c)
Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
d)
Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
45.
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a)
11th
b)
12th
c)
13th
d)
14th
46.
How old must you be to go through the naturalization process?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
20
d)
any age
47.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
Serve on a jury
b)
Register for Selective Service
c)
Vote in all national elections
d)
Keep informed about national issues
48.
A DUTY of all Citizens is:
a)
Obey all laws
b)
vote
c)
run for office
d)
Read the news
49.
Which of the Following do Citizens have to do?
a)
Register and Vote
b)
Hold Elective Office
c)
Keep Informed
d)
Pay Taxes
50.
If one or both of your parents are U.S. citizens then you are an American citizen.
a)
Law of Soil
b)
Law of Blood
c)
Naturalized Citizen
51.
A refugee
a)
has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons
b)
has entered a country to find work
c)
is a person sponsored by a family member for citizenship
52.
This part of the U.S. Constitution that says all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens of the U.S. and of the state they reside in.
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
53.
A legally recognized member of a country with certain rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
a)
Civics
b)
Resident
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Citizen
54.
According to the 14th Amendment, what are the two ways a person can become a citizen of the United States?
a)
Born or Voted
b)
Born or Naturalized
c)
Naturalized or Politicized
55.
If you were born in any U.S. state or territory, you are an American citizen.
a)
Law of Soil
b)
Law of Blood
c)
Naturalized Citizen
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