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Government

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of government do the people have the most control?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

2.
If a leader inherits their position, you know right away it is a  __________________.
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
dictatorship
3.
In order to have a government, there must be a source of power.
a)
True 
b)
False 
4.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?
a)
the ruler
b)
the people
c)
the court system
d)
the elected legislature
5.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?
a)
the king
b)
the people
c)
the legislature
d)
small group of powerful rulers
6.
In a democracy, who does not have power?
a)
citizens
b)
president
c)
government
d)
children
7.
If a ruler takes over by force, which type of government is it?
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
8.
If there is an election, which type of government do you know it is NOT?
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
dictatorship
9.
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.
a)
dictatorship
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
10.
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!
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
11.
Which government is being described?
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir to the throne of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to take Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult  to take back his homeland and rightful place as king from Scar with the help of his friends Timon  and Pumbaa.
a)
democracy
b)
dictaroship
c)
monarchy
12.
A king, queen, or emperor who rules (controls) the country. 
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Traditional Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship
13.
A government ruled by a small group of rich people. 
a)
Theocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Republic
d)
Communism
14.

Rule by one

a)

Dictatorship and Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship & Communism

c)

Dictatorship & Absolute Monarchy

d)

Absolute Monarchy & Republic

15.

What are some of the purposes of government? Choose all that apply.

a)

Provides laws and services

b)

To get rich

c)

Helps people cooperate

d)

To be the leader.

16.

What are citizens?

a)

legal members of a country

b)

the leaders in a country

c)

the people making laws

d)

the people who break the laws

17.

Which type of government ALWAYS allows citizens to vote? Choose all that apply.

a)

direct democracy

b)

representative democracy

c)

dictatorship

d)

monarchy

18.

This government typically has a leader that takes power by force or by misleading people.

a)

monarchy

b)

direct democracy

c)

dictatorship

d)

representative democracy

19.

This type of government is usually ruled by only one person. Choose all that apply.

a)

direct democracy

b)

representative democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

dictatorship

20.

An advantage of this type of government is that you can make decisions QUICKLY. Choose all that apply.

a)

monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

21.

A disadvantage of this type of government is that the citizens have a very limited role and don't get much say. Choose all that apply.

a)

dictatorship

b)

traditional monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

22.

Power is passed down through one family in this type of government.

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

23.

The leaders in this type of government are kings, queens, princes, and princesses.

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

24.

Which type of government allows the citizens to hold the power? Choose all that apply.

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

25.

In which type of government do the citizens vote for everything directly with no representatives?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

26.

How many types of Government we have learned in this lesson ??

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

e)

None of the above

27.

What do Governments do for the people?

a)

build roads and schools

b)

take action on social issues

c)

supply the electricity

d)

all of these

28.

Which type of Government is chosen by the people?

a)

Democratic

b)

dictatorship

c)

monarchy

29.

Which is an important part of the central Government?

a)

Courts

b)

Public schools

c)

Parliament

30.

The decision of Government of Karnataka on whether to have Board exams in class 8 for all government schools

a)

central

b)

state

c)

local

31.

Decision to create a big park in Bangalore

a)

state

b)

Local

c)

central

32.

Introduction of new 100 rupee note

a)

State

b)

Central

c)

Local

33.

Introduction of new train between Maharashtra and Karnataka

a)

State

b)

Local

c)

central

34.

Monarchy is a Government chosen by the people of the country

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Government in the past allowed uneducated poor and women to vote

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Driving without license is against the law

a)

False

b)

True

37.
The place where elected representatives of the people take all important decisions regarding development is called
a)
Supreme court  
b)
Parliament
c)
High court
d)
Constitutional assembly
38.
Why do we need Parliament?
a)
To make law
b)
For financial control
c)
For debating important issues
d)
all the above
39.
what is the derivation of word Parliament?
a)
Parley and ment
b)
The house of people
c)
debate
d)
Rajya Sabha Lok sabha
40.
What are the two houses of Indian Parliament?
a)
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b)
House of representatives and house of lords
c)
Senate and house of lords
d)
Legislative assembly and legislative council