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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How are an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship similar?
Both leaders come to power through popular elections.
Both usually deny individual rights.
Both seek to expand the power of labor unions.
Both seek to establish a classless society.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What would be the best title for this graphic organizer?
Absolute Monarchy
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is one right that citizens in a dictatorship would gain if their government became a democracy?
Right to vote
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of religion
Citizens would gain all of these rights.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?
The existence of multiple political parties.
Enforcement of religious laws.
A written constitution.
Direct elections for governmental decisions.
- 9. Multiple Choice
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.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which two government types are most closely associated with these characteristics?
Dictatorship and Representative Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy and Democracy
Direct Democracy and Theocracy
Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship
- 11. Multiple Choice
Looking at the diagram, which type of government is illustrated by the picture?
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for applying or interpreting (judging) the laws?
The Legislative
The Judicial
The Executive
The Police
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which branch of the U.S. government has the role of making laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
The Police
- 14. Multiple Choice
The Executive Branch of the U.S. government is responsible for doing this:
Carry out, enforce (execute) the laws
Make the laws
Apply or interpret (judge) the laws
Run the country
- 15. Multiple Choice
In this form of government, each citizen gets to vote directly on issues.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following situations demonstrates cooperation?
Russia launching missiles into Syria.
The U.S. trying to prevent illegal immigration from Mexico.
The U.S. and Iraq trying to eliminate ISIS.
North Korea and China arguing over regional waters.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to be a citizen?
Turning 18 years old
Not breaking the law
Being a responsible person
Being a part of a group
- 18. Multiple Choice
A king has absolute control over his people. What type of government is this?
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
Theocracy
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which list shows governments in order of least rights to most rights for citizens?
democracy, dictatorship, constitutional monarchy
dictatorship, democracy, constitutional monarchy
dictatorship, constitutional monarchy, democracy
constitutional monarchy, democracy, dictatorship
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