Studies Weekly Newspaper Week 19/20

What is NOT a form of government?

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• theocracy

• elections

What was one reason people long ago followed the rule of a monarch?

• They elected the monarch to serve in office.

• They believed God gave the monarch power.

• They knew the monarch would protect their rights.

• They only wanted one person to be in charge.

Civil disobedience and passive disobedience force government to change by

• using NONVIOLENT methods

• using VIOLENT methods

What are THREE ways a dictator can come to power?

• They can refuse to give up power.

• They can be elected.

• They can seize power.

• They can peacefully step down.

What is the best way for citizens to take an active role in making changes in society?

• making a lot of money

• voting in elections

• keeping a clean house

• Recycling

Queen Elizabeth II was a

• monarch

• dictator

• democrat

• republican

Fidel Castro was a

• monarch

• dictator

• democrat

• republican

Ancient Athens government was an example of a direct

• dictatorship

• socialism

• democracy

• communism

Which are characteristics of the U.S. government?

• one person has all the power

• has 3 branches

• has a balance of power

• elect leaders

• leader takes power by force

The elections in the United States are an example of

• civil rights movement

• majority rules

• constitution

• minority rules