Government

Front

What is a system of government where citizens participate by voting?

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Democracy

Front

What type of government is characterized by a single ruler or leader holding all the power?

Back

Autocracy

Front

In which system of government do citizens have many opportunities to participate?

Back

Democracy

Front

What is the term for a government system where the people hold the power?

Back

Democracy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

True or False: You have to be a natural born citizen in the United States to run for the presidential office.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for a government ruled by a small group of people?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

What is the principle that allows citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

Back

Representative democracy

Front

What is the term for a government system where laws are made by elected representatives?

Back

Legislative democracy

Front

What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

Back

In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly; in a representative democracy, they elect representatives to make decisions.

Front

What is the term for the rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals in a democracy?

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Civil liberties

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3