World Studies Quiz #1

The government that allows citizens to participate in choosing governmental leadership is a ________.

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• monarchy

Which branch of government creates laws, declares wars, and passes the budget for the country?

• Tree Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

How many continents are on the planet?

• 8

• 6

• 7

• 9

How many oceans are on Earth?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is a monarch?

• King or Queen

• President

• Prime Minister

• Secretary of Defense

What is an "autocracy"?

• a form of government where the leader has total, absolute power

• a form of government where citizens can participate in making decisions

• a form of government led by a king and a constitution

• a form of government that makes automobiles for all of its citizens

Which branch of government enforces the laws of the country?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Water Branch

How many countries are within the continent of Europe?

• 10

• 20

• 50

• 65

The lowest point in North America is 282 feet below sea level. Where is it located?

• Grand Canyon in Arizona

• Mt. St. Helens in Washington State

• Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern United States

• Death Valley in California

50,000 people wanted to purchase the new Lamborghini automobile, but there are only 1,500 made. What is the basic economic concept that is created?

• scarcity

• profit

• price

• authority