WorksheetsUnit 1 Pre Test
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?
theocracy
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
A government allowing people to participate in governing is known as what type of government?
theoacry
democracy
monarchy
aristocracy
What is the difference between an indirect and direct democracy
Direct Democracy people participate in government by voting and acting in government, while indirect democracy people participate by electing representatives to make decisions
Direct Democracy people participate by electing representatives to make decisions, while indirect democracy people participate in government by voting and acting in government
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?
theocracy
democracy
autocracy
aristocracy
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?
democracy
anarchy
theocracy
dictatorship
Kahlil lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
As a citizen, he is elected as a member of the government and sits in Congress.
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
He personally votes on every issue and law and actively participates in government.
The United States of America is considered what type of government?
direct democracy
constitutional monarchy
representative democracy
theocracy
Who holds the most power in the United States?
The American people
The president
The military
The Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
All men are created equal.
Rights are given by good kings
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
Only a democracy can protect our rights
How did the founding fathers separate the powers of government?
Signed a contract
Followed natural rights
Established three branches
Gave all power to one ruler
Best pizza in town?
Papa Johns
Little Caesar's
Pizza Hut
Stellians
Casey's
What are considered our natural rights?
Life, healthcare, education
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Land, healthcare, pursuit of happiness
Life, sovereignty, freedom
What is the connection between natural rights and government?
government is meant to provide services
people have the right to alter government
people have certain unalienable rights
government is meant to protect rights
All of the following are ideals in the Declaration of Independence except:
federalism
inalienable rights
equality
consent of the governed
The government can only exercise authority if it has been given permission to do so by the People this is known as what concept?
checks and balances
monarchy
popular sovereignty
federalism
The political cartoon below best represents which principle?
Equality
Inalienable rights
Consent of the Governed
Federalism
If the people of a country believe their government does not have the right to rule, what aspect of PALS is the government missing?
Power
Authority
Legitimacy
Sovereignty
The President of the United States cannot control the government in Canada, because he does not have which of the PALS in Canada?
Power
Authority
Legitimacy
Sovereignty
Favorite type of fries
Steak fries
Crinkle fries
Curly fries
Waffle fries
String Fries (Skinny)
Why do most people seek citizenship in America?
To be in school
Buy a house
To gain more rights and legalization
spy on government operations for their mother country
All of the following are ways to become a legal citizen except for
Born in the country
Married to a citizen
Crossing the border
Going through naturalization
What was the constitutional issue in the case of US v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)?
Wong Kim Ark demanded to become a citizen because he crossed the border
Wong Kim Ark was a natural-born citizen of the United States and was denied re-entry into the US
Immigration boats shut down after the Exclusion Act was passed
The US denied Wong Kim Ark's wife a chance for citizenship
