Government

Question 1

Nation-State

Answer 1

A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

Ruled by the people. Example: U.S.

Question 3

Direct Democracy

Answer 3

The people make all the important decisions. Example: Ancient Greece

Question 4

Indirect Democracy

Answer 4

Citizens choose lawmakers to represent their interests in government. Example: U.S.

Question 5

Republic

Answer 5

Vote for someone to represent us in government. Example: U.S.

Question 6

Theocracy

Answer 6

A government run by religious doctrine. Example: Vatican City

Question 7

Oligarchy

Answer 7

A small group is in charge. Example: Saudi Arabia

Question 8

Dictatorship

Answer 8

The dictator is the sole ruler over their people. Example: The Kim Family

Question 9

Totalitarian

Answer 9

One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

Question 10

Presidential democracy

Answer 10

You vote for your country’s leader and the legislature.

Question 11

Parliamentary democracy

Answer 11

You only vote for your legislature. Then the voted representatives choose a Prime Minister.

Question 12

Absolute monarchy

Answer 12

The monarch holds total control over the country.

Question 13

Constitutional monarchy

Answer 13

The monarch holds some power, but is restricted by a constitution. Example: England

Question 14

Anarchy

Answer 14

No one rules.

Question 15

Government

Answer 15

A group of people who control the country.

Question 16

What are roles of government?

Answer 16

To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.

Question 17

What three powers do all governments have?

Answer 17

Make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws)