Civics: Unit 1

Front

Which ruler has total control over their kingdom or empire?

Back

Absolute Monarch

Front

Temujin lives in a mostly Buddhist country where the government has banned Muslims from practicing their religion. What kind of government does his country probably have?

Back

Dictatorship

Front

What kind of government is Hassan's country where the government is ruled by a priest of the Zoroastrian religion and most laws are based on that religion?

Back

Theocracy

Front

What kind of government does Alfonso have if the citizens vote on a universal healthcare law and the majority approval is needed for it to pass?

Back

Direct Democracy

Front

Who is considered to be the man that wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which of the following is not part of the Natural Law? Life, Liberty, Property, Pursuit of Happiness

Back

Property

Front

What is a loose association of states, rather than a firm union with a federal government?

Back

Confederation

Front

Kylie lives in a country where she and the other citizens are voting for a person to represent them in their government, and vote on their behalf. What kind of government does Kylie live under?

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

The founders used the phrase "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" to identify the ______________ of citizens.

Back

Natural Rights

Front

Which of the following is not one of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Could not raise taxes,
Only had an executive branch,
Could not make treaties,
No national currency

Back

Only had an executive branch