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Brain Blitz SWA Government

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of government does the U.S. have?

a)
monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
communism
d)

democracy

2.

What is a dictator?

a)
A dictator is a ruler who shares power with other leaders in a country.
b)
A dictator is a ruler who is chosen based on their popularity among the citizens of a country.
c)
A dictator is a ruler who has complete control and power over a country, often obtained and maintained by force.
d)
A dictator is a ruler who is elected by the people of a country.
3.

Who is the current U.S. President?

a)
Donald Trump
b)
Barack Obama
c)
Joe Biden
d)
George W. Bush
4.

How long does a U.S. Presidential term last?

a)
2 years
b)
6 years
c)
8 years
d)
4 years
5.

What is an Autocratic government?

a)
A form of government where all the power and authority is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or leader.
b)
A form of government where power is determined by the people through voting.
c)
A form of government where power is divided among multiple rulers or leaders.
d)
A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.
6.

What is a democratic government?

a)
A democratic government is a form of government where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
b)
A democratic government is a form of government where power is vested in a single ruler.
c)
A democratic government is a form of government where power is vested in the military.
d)
A democratic government is a form of government where power is vested in a religious leader.
7.

What is a Parliamentary democracy?

a)

A parliamentary democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is appointed by and accountable to the legislative branch.

b)
A parliamentary democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is appointed by the judicial branch.
c)
A parliamentary democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is elected by and accountable to the judicial branch.
d)

A parliamentary democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is elected by and accountable to the legislative branch.

8.

What is an Autocratic monarchy?

a)

A form of government where power is held by a council of elected representatives.

b)
A form of government where a group of individuals hold power and authority over the country.
c)

A form of government where a single ruler holds absolute power and authority over the country.

d)
A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.
9.

Which country in the Middle East has a autocratic monarchy?

a)
Qatar
b)
Saudi Arabia
c)
United Arab Emirates
d)
Iran
10.

What is a presidential democracy?

a)
A presidential democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch, and the president is appointed by the military.
b)
A presidential democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch, and the president is chosen by the Supreme Court.
c)
A presidential democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch, and the president is hereditary.
d)
A presidential democracy is a form of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch, and the president is elected by the people and serves as the head of state and head of government.
11.

What is a Prime Minister?

a)
The head of state in many countries.
b)
The leader of the opposition party.
c)
The head of government in many countries
d)
The chief justice of the supreme court.
12.

Which country in the Middle East has a Prime Minister instead of a president in their democratic government?

a)
Israel
b)
Iran
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Turkey
13.

What is parliament?

a)
A type of dance.
b)
The highest legislative body in a country
c)
A type of fruit.
d)
A type of bird.
14.

Which country in the Middle East has a parliament?

a)
Israel
b)
Iran
c)
Egypt
d)
Saudi Arabia
15.

Who selects the Prime minister when a country has a parliament?

a)
The Supreme Court.
b)
The President of the country.
c)
Majority party or coalition in the parliament
d)
The military.
16.

What is a unicameral?

a)
A unicameral is a legislative body that consists of a single chamber or house.
b)
A unicameral is a term used in economics to describe a monopoly.
c)
A unicameral is a type of government system.
d)
A unicameral is a legislative body that consists of multiple chambers or houses.
17.

What is a bicameral?

a)
A legislative body divided into two separate chambers or houses.
b)
A legislative body divided into three separate chambers or houses.
c)
A legislative body divided into four separate chambers or houses.
d)
A legislative body divided into one separate chamber or house.
18.

What is the Islamic Republic?

a)
A form of government based on Christian principles with a religious leader as the head of state.
b)
A form of government based on democratic principles with a religious leader as the head of state.
c)
A form of government based on communist principles with a religious leader as the head of state.
d)
A form of government based on Islamic principles with a religious leader as the head of state.