Government System

Question 1

A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan

Answer 1

Nation-State

Question 2

To vote for someone to represent us in government. Example: United States

Answer 2

Republic

Question 3

When every citizen is given an equal vote in the government, and together, make all of the important decisions. Example: Ancient Athens

Answer 3

Direct Democracy

Question 4

Where citizens elect their lawmakers to represent their interests in the government. Example: United States

Answer 4

Indirect Democracy

Question 5

A government run by a religious doctrine. Example: Vatican City

Answer 5

Theoracy

Question 6

Where a small group of people is in charge. Example: Saudi Arabia

Answer 6

Oligarchy

Question 7

One person has 100% power; Someone who doesn’t share power with anyone else and has full power. Example: North Korea

Answer 7

Dictatorship

Question 8

The ruler holds full control over the country. Example: England before the Magna Carta in 1215.

Answer 8

Absolute Monarchy

Question 9

The king/queen holds some power but the power is restricted by a constitution.

Answer 9

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 10

There are no rules. Nobody governs.

Answer 10

Anarchy

Question 11

A person or group of people that make laws, control the country and keep order.

Answer 11

Government

Question 12

What are the roles of Government?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What three powers do all governments have?

Answer 13

Make laws, enforce laws, and have judiciary powers.

Question 14

The power is given to the people.

Answer 14

Democracy

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Totalitarian

Question 16

You get to vote for the president and the legislature.

Answer 16

Presidential Democracy

Question 17

You get to vote for the legislature. The legislature chooses the prime minister.

Answer 17

Parliamentary Democracy