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Government

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?
a)
More power is held by state governments then national.
b)
Power is not held by the regional governments
c)
Power is shared between Central and Regional
d)
no power is held by the state
2.
In a CONFEDERATION which level of government  holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
Regional
c)
Local
d)
Independent State
3.
Which type of distribution of power does the diagram show?
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
4.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
5.

Which type of government has people elect a legislature who then elect an executive?

a)

Unitary Government

b)

Parliamentary Government

c)

Federal Government

d)

Confederal Government

6.

A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

7.

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

8.

A system of government where almost all power is located with the central government

a)

federal

b)

confederal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

9.

the head of state in a parliamentary system

a)

prime minister

b)

governor

c)

dictator

d)

president

10.
Which of the following describes a unitary system of government? 
a)
 a country in which the central government holds all the power
b)
independent legislatures in several provinces 
c)
the United States under the Articles of Confederation
d)
a federal arrangement of central government and states 
11.
What form of government allows all citizens to vote on every law?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
12.
What form of government does this image represent?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Socialism
13.
What form of government has a single person take power usually by military force?
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Autocracy/Dictator
d)
Representative Democracy
14.

Citizens and the government control all production of goods. People are more equal.

a)

Communism

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Socialism

15.

What type of government does the United States have?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

16.

Someone becomes the ruler of their country only because they inherited it from their family. What form of government is this?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Noarchy

17.
Anna lives in a direct democracy.  What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law.
18.

How is power attained in a Monarchy

a)

Power is inherited at birth

b)

Power is given through divine right

c)

Power is taken by force

d)

Power is granted to those that are elected by the people.

19.

How is power attained in a Democracy?

a)

Power is inherited at birth

b)

Power is granted by divine right or religious doctrine

c)

Power is taken by force

d)

Power is granted to those that are elected.

20.

What are the two types of democracy? (Pick 2)

a)

Representative

b)

Junta

c)

Direct

d)

Divergent

21.

Elected leaders or representatives do the day to day work of governing the country, this is known as?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

22.

Oligarchy is known as:

a)

One person in charge of every person's life

b)

A government of the people and by the people

c)

Rule by a few

d)

Anything goes, no rules

23.

Name the form of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Junta

d)

Democracy

24.

The person in this image is known as which of the following?

a)

Monarch

b)

Dictator

c)

Democratically elected President

d)

None of the above

25.
What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?
a)
The head of state is chosen by Parliament
b)
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves
c)
Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
d)
A single individual or small group exercises control over government
26.
The United States uses which form of government?
a)
Direct democracy
b)
Absolute monarchy
c)
Representative democracy
d)
Oligarchy
27.
Representative democracy is also known as:
a)
Confederal
b)
Republic
c)
Socialist
d)
Dictatorship
28.
 In an ancient kingdom, the people were tired of being treated badly their king. The people of each village got together and chose chiefs to bring their complaints to the king. What kind of government did the villagers demonstrate by their actions?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Monarchy
29.
A monarch presides over ceremonies, but elected leaders run the gov. What form of gov is this?
a)
absolute monarchy 
b)
dictatorship
c)
constitutional monarchy 
d)
republic
30.

Communism

a)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

b)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

c)

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.

d)

Ruled by Kings and Queens.

31.

Socialism

a)

Led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.

32.

Oligarchy

a)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests. Especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

33.

King Louis XIV of France had total control over his dominion. Everyone had to do what he said. What type of monarchy was this an example of

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

34.

As sole leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Communism

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Anarchy

35.

The Queen of England does not have total control. She shares her power with Parliament, which is headed by the Prime Minister. What type of monarchy is this an example of?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

36.

In Congress, elected Senators from each state vote on key issues. Is this an example of direct democracy or representative democracy?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy