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WorksheetsStructure and Origins of Government #1
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a direct democracy?
Slow decision-making process
Lack of citizen participation
Concentration of power in one leader
Inability to represent the people’s voice
What is a primary advantage of a representative democracy?
Quick decision-making
Equal representation for all citizens
Decisions made by elected officials
Centralized power for efficiency
In a presidential democracy, who is responsible for enforcing laws?
The legislature
The judiciary
The president
Local governments
Which of the following is a key feature of a parliamentary democracy?
The executive and legislative branches are separate
The prime minister is directly elected by citizens
The legislature selects the executive leader
Judicial review is the highest authority
What is a disadvantage of an authoritarian system?
Inefficient decision-making
Limited individual freedoms
Equal distribution of power
Weak central leadership
Which type of government is best for maintaining public order during a crisis?
Representative democracy
Authoritarian government
Parliamentary democracy
Direct democracy
What is an advantage of a democratic government over an authoritarian government?
Decisions are made quickly
Individual rights are protected
Public order is more easily maintained
Power is centralized
How does a parliamentary system differ from a presidential system?
The executive is independent in a parliamentary system
The executive is part of the legislature in a parliamentary system
Citizens elect the executive in a parliamentary system
There are no checks and balances in a parliamentary system
Which of the following best describes popular sovereignty?
Power is held by a monarch
Government decisions are made by a small group of elites
Power comes from the consent of the governed
The government has unlimited power
What is a primary weakness of a direct democracy?
It is highly inefficient for large populations
It lacks citizen involvement in decision-making
It centralizes power in the executive
It does not protect individual rights
What is one principle of government found in the Magna Carta?
Rule of law
Divine right of kings
Unchecked executive power
Nationalism
Which Enlightenment thinker is most associated with the concept of natural rights?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
What is the main idea behind the concept of limited government?
The government has total control over its citizens
The government’s powers are restricted by law
The government operates without checks and balances
The government cannot impose taxes
Which principle is highlighted in the Declaration of Independence?
Popular sovereignty
Monarchical rule
Socialism
Judicial supremacy
How did the U.S. Constitution address a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It created a stronger central government
It eliminated the executive branch
It restricted the power of the judiciary
It gave more power to state governments
What concept is associated with 'consent of the governed'?
Governments are chosen by a ruling elite
Governments derive authority from the people
Citizens have no influence on government policies
Monarchs are the ultimate authority
Which document established the idea that government power comes from a contract with the people?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Which principle divides power among national, state, and local governments?
Federalism
Judicial review
Popular sovereignty
Consent of the governed
What principle did Montesquieu advocate for in government?
Centralized authority
Separation of powers
Unlimited executive power
Direct democracy
How does the Constitution protect individual rights?
Through the Bill of Rights
By eliminating the legislative branch
By creating a monarchy
Through the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following is an example of federalism?
The U.S. government negotiates a treaty
State governments regulate education policies
Local governments enforce international law
The president vetoes a bill
How does representative democracy empower citizens?
By allowing citizens to vote on every law
By ensuring all leaders are chosen by heredity
By allowing citizens to elect representatives
By centralizing power in the judiciary
What was one goal of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain the colonies’ break from England
To establish a national military
To outline the structure of the U.S. government
To limit state powers
What is a key principle of representative democracy?
Citizens directly vote on all issues
Officials are elected to make decisions
Power is concentrated in the executive branch
Laws are passed without citizen input
Which feature of the U.S. Constitution addresses the need for flexibility in government?
The Bill of Rights
The amendment process
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Describe the difference between Presidential and Parliamentary Democracies.
Define - Representative Democracy
Define - Direct Democracy
Define - Monarchy
