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Unit 1: Govt Systems Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a (a)   , citizens elect their leaders and have a say in how their government is run, making sure that power rests with the people.

2.

A (a)   is a form of government where a single ruler, such as a king or queen, has absolute power, often inherited through a royal family.

3.

An (a)   is a system where a small, elite group holds the majority of power, making decisions for the entire country or state.

4.

(a)   occurs when a leader seizes control and rules in a harsh and oppressive manner, ignoring the rights of the people.

5.

An (a)   is a member of the upper class who often holds a hereditary title and has significant influence over governance and societal matters.

6.

(a)   involves making changes to improve or correct flaws within a system or institution, often to address issues or inefficiencies.

7.

To (a)   a law means to officially put it into effect through legislative processes, making it a formal rule that must be followed.

8.

A (a)   allows an official to reject or cancel a decision or proposal, such as a bill, preventing it from becoming law without further approval.

9.

________ involves actively participating in community and governmental activities, such as voting and attending town meetings.

a)

picnic

b)

civic participation

c)

election

d)

democracy

10.

In a (a)   , the country is considered a 'public matter,' and officials are elected to represent the people, rather than inheriting power.

11.

The (a)   were the wealthy and powerful class in ancient Rome, holding most of the political and social influence compared to the plebeians.

12.

(a)   were the common people of ancient Rome who fought for more rights and political influence over time.

13.

________ ensures that citizens have a voice in government decisions through elected officials who advocate for their interests.

a)
Representation
b)

government

c)

representative

d)

anarchy

14.

________ refers to the division of society into groups based on factors like wealth and occupation, which affects access to resources and opportunities.

a)
social class
b)

pyramid

c)

order

d)

aristocracy

15.

The ________ was a key governing body in ancient Rome responsible for making laws and advising the consuls.

a)

senator

b)

patricians

c)

representative

d)

senate

16.

A ________ was an elected official in ancient Rome who represented the plebeians and had the power to veto decisions made by other government bodies.

a)

consul

b)

senator

c)

tribune

d)

patrician

17.

An ________ is a large political unit where one authority controls multiple territories, often achieved through conquest or colonization.

a)

plebeian

b)

empire

c)

senate

d)

government

18.

A ________ is a conflict between groups within the same country or state, usually caused by significant political, social, or economic differences.

a)

civil war

b)

revolt

c)

uprising

d)

rebellion

19.
  1. When the king made unfair rules, many citizens chose to _______  by refusing to follow the laws.

a)
ignore
b)
obey
c)
support
d)

rebel

20.
  1. The _________  were some of the largest and longest wars in ancient history.

a)
Peloponnesian Wars
b)
Punic Wars
c)
Macedonian Wars
d)
Trojan Wars