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Democracy vocab review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: The people get to vote on who the next monarch is.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

When is power passed down in a monarchy?

a)

when a leader gets tired

b)

when a leader dies

c)

when his son takes power from him

d)

when his first daughter marries

3.
How is authority obtained in a democracy?
a)
passed down from family members
b)
by religious leaders
c)
taken by force
d)
free and open elections
4.

There is no form of government and it is total chaos.

a)

oligarchy

b)

autocracy

c)

anarchy

d)

theocracy

5.

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

6.

The United States has this type of government.

a)

democracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

oligarchy

d)

theocracy

7.

North Korea has this type of government.

a)

democracy

b)

tyranny

c)

monarchy

d)

theocracy

8.

In these government systems, the average citizens have no power over laws.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Tyranny

9.

Ruling power is decided by who is able to use force to overthrow the previous ruler.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Tyranny

10.

Usually a single military leader rules

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Democracy

11.
"Rule by the few"
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
12.
"Rule by majority"
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
13.

Someone high on the "social pyramid"

a)

Oligarch

b)

Democracy

c)

Aristocrat

d)

Tyrant

14.
A legally recognized member of a country with certain rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
a)
Civics
b)
Resident
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Citizen
15.

Citizens must do this to support and provide government services.

a)

Obey the Law

b)

Serve on a Jury

c)

Pay Taxes

d)

Attend School