WorksheetsTypes of Government Systems
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Who holds the majority/most of the power in a unitary system?
The people
National government
Shared between the national and regional governments
Regional governments
Who holds the majority/most of the power in a confederal system of government?
The people
national government
regional governments like state and local
national government
Who holds the majority/most of the power in a federal system?
The people
regional governments
national government
Shared between national and regional
Which system of government does the United States have?
Federal
Who gets to make decisions is a government type, not a government system. The person that made the test may refer to it as a system, however.
I understand
I do not understand.
What type of government is where one person has absolute authority?
What type of government is where a small group of people holds all of the decision-making power?
Please select the best response. In a democracy people:
elect people to make decisions.
One person make decisions.
A small group makes decisions.
Decisions are made by aliens from the planet Coruscant.
How is the chief executive elected in a parliament?
They are elected separately from the legislature like a president.
They are selected from the legislature (legislative branch.)
They have a boxing match and whoever wins is the Prime Minister.
How is a president selected?
Separate from the legislature.
From within the legislature.
From the judicial branch.
Click here for a hint.
In an indirect democracy/republic, how are laws and decisions made?
A king decides
The people decide by voting on every law.
Citizens elect representative to decide,
Flipping quarters.
Which philosopher influenced direct democracy?
Which philosopher influenced the separation of powers?
Which philosopher thought the people were so bad that they needed to be ruled over by a "strong" ruler?
If you asked John Locke what the purpose of government is, he would say:
"Government only should exist to protect life, liberty and property.
"Government should exist so that everyone would have equal outcomes."
"Government should exist to protect only the wealthy."
"Government should control every aspect of our lives." Including what jobs we should have.
Locke's view of natural rights is featured heavily in which document?
What was the arguments that led to the Great Compromise about?
How states would be represented in Congress
What were the arguments that led to the 3/5 Compromise about?
How enslaved persons would be counted for representation in Congress
How enslaved persons would be counted for the purpose of selecting a president.
Representation small and large states in Congress.
Why did some people argue that the Articles of Confederation were weak?
It gave too much power to Congress.
It gave too much power to the chief executive.
It gave too much power to the states.
It gave too much power to the government to tax.
This basic principle of the U.S. Constitution divided the functions of government into three branches:
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Rule of law
This basic principle means that nobody, not even the President is above the law:
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
This basic principle is used when people elect representatives:
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Rule of law
Popular sovereignty
What did the Federalist support/want?
A strong central government
A circus with donkeys and elephants
Stonger state governments than what was in the Articles of Confederation
What did the Anti-Federalist not like the Constitution?
The lacked a Bill of Rights
They thought it should be etched in stone.
It gave too much power to the regional governments and the people.
Taxes, the military draft and jury duty are all
voluntary
involuntary civic duties
privileges
right
Staying informed, voting, and volunteering are all
voluntary civic responsibilites
involuntary civic duties
requirements
things that are required by law.
Which statement best represents what totalitarian governments do?
They censor what you can say and read.
They allow any religion
They allow a free press.
They are ultimately good for the people.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
Which of the following are examples of individual rights?
Being guilty until proven innocent.
government deciding what the media (the news, You Tube, CNN etc... can say
Free speech, innocent until proven guilty, and ability to bear arms.
Being told, by the government, what to produce and who you can give it to.
Which of the following nations is the best example of federalism?
Great Britain
Cubs
What did the Magna Carta do?
Gave free speech to everyone.
Women the right to vote.
Increased the rule of law and limited government.
Started a new dance craze.
What is important about the English Bill of Rights in Great Britain?
Freedom of speech in parliament.
Freedom of speech to everyone.
Women's voting rights
Right to bear arms.
