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Unit 7 - Governments Review

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a purpose of government?

a)

to establish a state religion

b)

to create a unique culture for a group of people

c)

to manage an area's natural resources

d)

to maintain order in an area

2.

How is power passed from one leader to another in a monarchy?

a)

by military force

b)

by free elections

c)

through heredity

d)

through an election by a small group of people

3.

In a(n) _____ form of government, one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, people, and economy.

a)

monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

democracy

d)

representative democracy

4.

Rights that belong to all individuals are called _____.

a)

natural rights

b)

world rights

c)

human rights

d)

liberties

5.

Which of the following describes a monarchy?

a)

The government is run by the people.

b)

A king or queen rules over the country.

c)

One person has absolute power to rule the government, people, and economy.

d)

The citizens elect the government officials.

6.

People who live in a representative democracy often have their rights protected.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following are the purposes of government?

a)

maintain order within the country

b)

provide protection from outside dangers

c)

provide services like schools and roads

d)

choose what job a person have

e)

control every aspect of a person's life

8.

Freedom of the press, allowing the news to report without censorship from the government, is a basic right.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

9.

Laws are mandated or put into place without a need to vote.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

10.

People elect the leaders through a fair process.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

11.

Citizens can criticize or question decisions or actions taken by the government

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

12.

A leader gained power by force

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

13.

Television and the internet are censored by the government

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

14.

Citizens may peacefully protest or publicly state disapproval

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

15.

The government can assign jobs to citizens

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

16.

Citizens may practice any religion they choose

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

17.

The leader inherited their power from his father

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

18.

The leader does not have to obey the laws set by the government

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

19.

This means there is no form of government in place

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Direct Democracy

20.

A royal family rules with total power and control; power passes through family lines

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

21.

Ruled by one person who have often seized control by force – the ruler has total power

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

22.

Ruled by a few people - based on race, religion, or military control

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Autocracy

23.

Ruled by religious law where God or another divine being is the ultimate authority

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

24.

Citizens participate in all decisions for the country; all people are members of the government

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Absolute Monarchy

25.

Ruled by the people through elected representatives

a)

Direct Democarcy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Anarchy

26.

Citizens elect representatives; a king or queen is given limited power by a constitution

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Absolute Monarchy

27.

Which of the following are Unlimited Governments?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

e)

Theocracy

28.

Which of the following are Unlimited Governments?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

e)

Absolute Monarchy

29.

Which of the following are Limited Governments?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Direct Democracy

e)

Constitutional Monarchy

30.

Which of the following are Limited Governments?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

e)

Constitutional Monarchy

31.
Government run by religious leader/leaders; no separation of church and state. 
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Anarchy
32.

Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Representative Democracy

33.
Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
President
c)
Dictator
d)
Republic
34.

Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Totalitarian

d)

Direct Democracy

35.
Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
36.
 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
37.
Government authority is based on the consent of the governed.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
38.
What is the type of government where there is no ruler in charge, and has no structure of authority?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Dictatorship
39.
What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished those who were against him.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Oligarchy
40.
A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?
(Examples: The Vatican, Egyptians, etc..)
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
d)
Theocracy
41.

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Direct Democracy

42.

When the central government is run by a small group of people who all have similar beliefs on how to control the nation.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Parliamentary

43.
Which of the following is a good example of a dictatorship?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Germany
c)
North Korea
d)
Canada
44.

What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

45.

What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

46.

What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

47.

Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

48.

Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

49.

Who makes important decisions in an oligarchy?

a)

king

b)

senators

c)

citizens

d)

small group of powerful leaders

50.

What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

51.

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all of the country's power.

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

Communism

d)

empire

52.

What type of government has a king or queen whose powers are limited by a constitution?

a)

democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

dictatorship

53.

What type of government allows the citizens to vote in elections for its leaders?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

54.

How would you describe an emperor who has total control over everyone in the empire?

a)

democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

dictatorship

55.

Which phrase describes an oligarchy?

a)

one person in charge of everyone

b)

rule by a few

c)

a government for the people and by the people

d)

anything goes; no rules

56.

What is a government?

a)

an organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a society

b)

adding territory to a country

c)

a society with a culture

d)

a system where people produce, sell and buy goods

57.

What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

58.
Example: Soviet Union – Joseph Stalin; censored all books and articles, citizens are terrorized by police; any opposition is sent to labor camps or killed.
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)

Monarchy

d)

Autocracy

59.

How is power passed from one monarch to another in a monarchy?

a)

by military force

b)

by free elections

c)

through heredity or family

d)

through an election by a small group of people

60.

In a(n) _____ form of government, one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, people, and economy.

a)

monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

democracy

d)

representative democracy

61.

The Minster of Magic is elected by members of the magical community. They hold elections every 7 years. Which form of government is this?

a)

democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

theocracy

62.

Jonas lives in the 'Community.' A group of people called the 'Committee of Elders' make all the decisions for the people in the community. Which form of government is this?

a)

direct democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

theocracy

63.

Katniss lives in District 12 in Panem. The leader of Panem, President Snow has absolute power to make decisions for the people. The people in District 12 have very few rights and can not speak out against the government. Which form of government is this?

a)

autocracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

theocracy

64.

Padme Amidala is a representative in the Galactic Senate. She was chosen by the people of Naboo to represent them. What form of government is this?

a)

absolute monarchy

b)

representative democracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

theocracy

65.

Elsa is queen of Arendelle. She became queen after the death of her parents. When she abdicates, or gives up, the throne, her sister becomes queen. Which form of government is this?

a)

direct democracy

b)

oligarchy

c)

monarchy

d)

theocracy

66.

Anakin Skywalker plans to bring 'peace, freedom, justice, and security' to his new empire. After overthrowing the Galactic Senate, the Emperor rules as the sole leader. Which form of government is this?

a)

representative democracy

b)

autocracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

anarchy

67.

This is known as the birthplace of Democracy.

a)

Athens, Greece

b)

London, England

c)

Beijing, China

d)

Washington D.C., United States

68.

People who live in a representative democracy often have their rights protected.

a)

True

b)

False