WorksheetsThe Government (Functions and Types)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which of the following statements defines a government?
a)
'The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.'
b)
'The group primarily responsible for making public policy for an entire society'
c)
'The steering mechanism for a given society'
d)
All of the answers are correct.
2.
2. One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the Constitution is _____.
a)
'to prevent hunger'
b)
'to promote the general welfare'
c)
'to promote economic growth '
d)
'to form bonds with other countries'
3.
3. Which definition summarizes the meaning of 'government'?
a)
Government pays no attention to basic human rights and focuses solely on economics.
b)
Government is the authority that sets rules for a society and helps its members relate to one another and to others.
c)
Government is merely a political process that doesn't do much for society as a whole.
d)
Government is the authority that tightly controls every aspect of a society.
4.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
a)
The U.S. government maintains the postal service, educational system, roads, and public utilities.
b)
The U.S. government is not responsible for building defenses.
c)
All of these statements are correct.
d)
The U.S. government does nothing to ensure that justice is maintained.
5.
5. The U.S. government plays a large role in the country because its functions greatly affect citizens' _____.
a)
economic activities
b)
All of the answers are correct.
c)
daily lives
d)
human rights
6.
6. Self-appointed single person controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation. Which type of government is described?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Monarchy
d)
Liberty
7.
7. Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power. Which type of government is described?
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
8.
8. What is a type of government in which all eligible citizens are able to vote on key issues and/or for elected representatives?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Authoritarian
9.
9. What type of government is characterized by the rule of a small number of elite people?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Parliamentary
10.
10. The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
United Democracy
c)
Republic Democracy
d)
Representative Democracy
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