Government Systems

Question 1

Vote for someone to represent us in government

Answer 1

Republic

Question 2

The power is given to the people/citizens of the nation

Answer 2

Democracy

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Direct Democracy

Question 4

A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan

Answer 4

Nation - State

Question 5

A divine ruler

Answer 5

Theocracy

Question 6

There is no sharing power with other authorities

Answer 6

Dictatorship

Question 7

No one rules/is in charge

Answer 7

Anarchy

Question 8

Holds total control over the country

Answer 8

Absolute Monarchy

Question 9

A group of people who control the country, make laws, and keep order.

Answer 9

Government

Question 10

Where citizens elect (vote for or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government.

Answer 10

Indirect Democracy

Question 11

A small group of people is in charge

Answer 11

Oligarchy

Question 12

There is only some power

Answer 12

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 13

What are the roles of the government?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What three powers do all governments have?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Totalitarian

Question 16

The head of government is directly or indirectly elected by a group of citizens and is not responsible to the legislature, and the legislature cannot dismiss the president except in extraordinary cases.

Answer 16

Presidential Democracy

Question 17

A system of democratic governance of a state (or subordinate entity).

Answer 17

Parliamentary Democracy