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WorksheetsEuropean Forms of Government
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?
Rule by a king or queen.
Special privileges for the wealthy.
Control over the government by a single person.
A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.
What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?
Government controls most aspects of life.
Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy.
North Koreans have to vote, but have only one political party choice. What can you conclude?
The country is a representative democracy.
There are many political parties in North Korea.
It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.
North Korea is a theocracy.
Which statement's author would most likely support a democratic government?
The majesty of our King is borrowed from God.
All men are equal, and no one ought to harm another.
It is much better to be feared than to be loved.
The group goals should be placed ahead of the individual.
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?
The existence of multiple political parties.
Enforcement of religious laws.
A written constitution.
Direct elections for governmental decisions.
Which statement was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
The government that rules is elected by the people.
Government must be based on a sound written constitution.
An elected legislature must pass all laws for our nation.
In this nation, I decide what the laws are.
In this form of government, each citizen gets to vote directly on issues.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, this nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?
Autocracy
Oppression
Anarchy
Revolution
Nathaniel lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and is the President
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and the laws
He personally votes on every issue and law
Which BEST describes the two types of a democratic government?
In a parliamentary system, who leads the government?
Prime Minister
President
Monarch
Dictator
What is usually the title of the head of government/leader in a presidential democracy?
Dictator
Who elects the leader of a parliamentary democracy?
the president
the people
the parliament
What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
A President controls a country and a Prime Minister controls a state.
A Prime Minister does not belong to a political party while a President always does.
A Prime Minister has more power than a President.
A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.
What is King Charles' role in the United Kingdom?
The most powerful leader
Mainly ceremonial, has little power
Making the laws for the UK
Which country has a Chancellor and a President?
Germany
Russia
United Kingdom
The majority party (party with most members) in the House of Commons, elects the _______, in the United Kingdom.
Monarch
Governnor
Prime Minister
President
