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WorksheetsUnit 6, Lesson 1-3
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 52mins
Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
What are the four characteristics/roles of government?
All of the below...
provide services
keep order
protect the state
make laws
In this type of democracy, citizens elect members of the legislature, who then select the country's leader.
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Autocracy
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
The government's power over its citizens is restricted by a constitution:
Check and Balances
limited government
Separation of Powers
In this type of democracy, citizens directly elect the country's leader.
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Autocracy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
When a King or Queen rule and control a government, it is known as a ______.
monarchy
democracy
theocracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
A government which is ruled by one single person is called a ______.
dictatorship
oligarchy
democracy
republic
Having the authority and power over the people who reside in an area:
Government
Anarchy
Sovereignty
A government ruled by a few people is called a(n) ________.
oligarchy
theocracy
democracy
anarchy
The type of democracy that involves a prime minister as head of government, is a ..???
Presidential
Parliamentary
The type of democracy that has the chief executive as a president is a ....
Presidential
Parliamentary
In this government, a small group of people rule. It is called a....
autocracy
absolute monarch
democracy
oligarchy
A king can have absolute power in this government. What is it called?
democracy
oligarchy
autocracy
independent
The Greek "Dmos" and "Kratos" literally means rule of the people. What is this called?
democracy
autocracy
oligarchy
dictatorship
This government has 3 branches of government that check and balance each other....
North Korea
Iran
USA
France
What the the 4 roles of government?
makes laws
protect the state/military
keeps order
provides services
all of the above
Which branch of government is responsible for making and carrying out the laws in a parliamentary system of government??
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Monarchy
This government has a king and the king appoints a Council of Ministers. There are NO elections.
dictatorship and monarchy
monarchy and oligarchy
anarchy and democracy
representative democracy
Citizens often have no rights:
theocracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
autocracy
One person leads the country and controls the elections. What type of government is this?
theocracy
monarchy
dictatorship
junta
This country has a government that elect representative to sit in Parliament. There is also a queen who is a figure head. The government is run by a Prime Minister. What type of government is this?
representative and direct democracy
parliamentary democracy and dictatorship
parliamentary and monarchy
dictatorship and autocracy
Inherited power can be a disadvantage because one leader may be excellent, but his next descendant may be terrible. Varying quality of leaders in the line of succession is a disadvantage of which form of government?
Dictatorship
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Monarchy
One advantage of this form of government is that the leader can end unrest and keep the peace because he controls the military and the police. Which form is this?
Dictatorship
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Theocracy
China has three branches of government with a president, Congress, and a Supreme Court, Only one party rules the government and they control the media. What type of government is this?
democracy
autocracy
theocracy
oligarchy
Which form of government is always based on the ruler's religion?
Single Party State
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Iran's government has a Islamic Assembly where seats are guaranteed to religious people. Their leader is a religious figure. Citizens elect representatives to the legislature. These candidates have to be approved by the government to get on the ballot. What kind of government is this?
representative democracy and theocracy
autocracy and dictatorship
monarchy and dictatorship
theocracy and oligarchy
amendments
Constitution
Bill of Rights
What do the Bill of Rights protect?
individual freedoms
government
jobs
voting rights
The three branches of government are ....
judicial, military, executive
military, presidential, monarchy
judicial, executive, legislative
executive, military, legislative
Citizens do not answer to any leader:
anarchy
democracy
theocracy
autocracy
Which branch judges laws?
Exectuive
Judicial
Legislative
People have the right to think, believe, and act the way they want as long as they don’t take away someone else’s right to think, believe, and act (freedom of religion). What core democratic value is this?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Equality
People have the right to be happy and do things that make them happy as long as they don’t take away someone else’s right to be happy. What core democratic value is this?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Democracy
People should work together for the benefit of all citizens and the government should make laws that are good for everyone. What core democratic value is this?
common good
diversity
eqaulity
truth
All people have the right to be treated the same regardless of race, religion, or gender (male/female). What core democratic value is this?
equality
diversity
justice
truth
All people should be treated fairly in getting the advantages or disadvantages of our country, especially under the law--no group or person should be favored. What core democratic value is this?
diversity
truth
justice
equality
A variety of cultures, dress, food, races, languages, and religions are good for our country. What core democratic value is this called?
truth
patriotism
diversity
liberty
Citizens show a love and devotion for our country and we try our best to follow it’s laws. This is called....?
popular sovereignty
diversity
patriotism
truth
The power of the government comes from the people because citizens decide, through voting, who is elected to run our country. What is this concept called?
truth
equality
justice
popular sovereignty
The government and citizens should not lie and citizens should be able to trust their government. What is this called?
truth
diversity
liberty
freedom
each citizen can find happiness in their own way.
accepting others
everyone is treated fairly
the right to the protection of his or her life
devotion to and loving your country, having national pride
each citizen can find happiness in their own way
people work together for the good of others
American government ruled by the people through their vote
federal and state government share powers
all people are treated the same
right to believe what you want
citizens work together for the good of all people
all people are treated differently
police
everyone is treated fairly
accept others differences
the government and citizens should not lie.
American government ruled by the people through their vote
right to make your own choices
American citizens have pride and loyalty
Celebrating holidays around the world is called .....
diversity
equality
pursuit of happiness
life
What is Life?
the right to protect your family and yourself from harm
being able to go after whatever dreams you may have
respecting different values and belief systems
celebrating with family and friends
The written document that created the system of government in our country is....
Republic
Constitution
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Having power and authority over the people who reside in a defined area is called...?
rights
justice
sovereignty
freedom
"Power to the People" means:
Sovereignty
Popular sovereignty
voting
Power is separated, or divided, among different branches of government. This is called..?
republic
limited government
limitation of powers
separation of powers
A form of democracy where citizens elect a legislature and the executive is then elected by the legislature is called ..?
parliamentary democracy
representative democracy
republic democracy
democracy
The absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action is called..?
republic
corruption
freedom
civil liberties
The introduction to our Constitution is.....
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
Laws
A government where people hold the power of government and choose leaders to make laws and decisions for them is....
check and balances
autocracy
federalism
republic
The way in which the different branches of government keep each other from having too much power is...
checks and balances
limited government
republic
democracy
A form of government where is single person has unlimited powers and uses force or threat of force to keep power is...
theocracy
dictatorship
monarchy
democracy
This is a synonym for fairness....
rule of law
federal
republic
justice
A political unit, such as a country, with defined borders, people, sovereignty, and a system of government is....
a nation state
freedom
core democratic values
oligarchy
This is when an area is rules by a small group of people. It is called a ...
autocracy
theocracy
oligarchy
democracy
This is a form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders is a ....
dictatorship
autocracy
theocracy
obigarchy
This government is ruled by a king or queen who usually inherits the position. It is a....
monarchy
absolute monarchy
theocracy
democracy
This is the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action. It is ....
political rights
transparency
core democratic values
freedom
These are the basic rights and freedoms granted to citizens of a country through law. It is ....
core democratic values
rule of law
civil liberties
civics
This is dishonest actions by those people in power.
rule of law
corruption
justice
civil rights
This is a form of government where a constitution limits the monarch's power and guarantees the citizens some rights. It is a ....
monarchy
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
constitutional monarchy
What branch of government enforces laws?
legislative
executive
judicial
Which branch of government interprets laws?
legislative
executive
judicial
Federal Government
Government in charge of the entire United States
State Government
Government in charge of each state
Local Government
Government in charge of cities and towns
Makes the laws
Legislative
Carries out the laws
Executive
Evaluates the laws
Judicial
Match each function of government to its example.
establish order
speed limits
provide security
police force
manage conflict
court system
The definition of (a) is the system or group of people governing a country, state, or other organization.
The three branches of government are the legislative, executive and judicial branches. The legislative branch (a) the laws, the executive branch (b) or executes the laws, and the judicial branch (c) the laws.
The legislative Branch is in charge of what
(a)
Judicial
Interprets the Laws
Executive
Enforces the Laws
Legislative
Makes the Laws
The citizens of Bageltown get to elect their leader and the legislatures. Which type of democracy do they have in their country? (a)
