Review - ZH

If a leader inherits their position to become King or Queen, you know right away it is a __________________.

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

Nathaniel lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote

• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and is the President

• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and the laws

• He personally votes on every issue and law

A system of government that gives the states most of the power.

• Confederal

• Federal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Which is a true statement about federalism?

• The national and state governments share power.

• The national government holds all the power.

• The state governments hold all the power

• The states can declare war and coin money.

What system of government is based on dividing power?

• Federal

• Confederate

• Unitary

• None of these

What system of government will see power controlled by one central authority?

• Unitary

• Confederate

• Federal

• None of these

A system of government that gives the states most of the power; the central government is very weak.

• Confederal / Confederacy

• Federal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

• It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
• It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
• It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
• It determined England's physical boundaries

Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?

• King John

• King James

• King Louis

• King Henry

Before the Magna Carta was signed, King John had ______

• limited power

• a democracy

• justice power

• absolute power