Forms of Government

What is the purpose of governments?

• To organize society and protect it from danger

• To concentrate power in the hands of one person

• To restrict personal liberties

• To manipulate elections

Tags

7.CG.3.1

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is concentrated in the hands of one person

• Power is shared among many

• People have no say in the government

• Government ignores rules limiting their power

Tags

7.CG.3.1

In a presidential democracy, who votes for the leader of the country?

• The president

• The legislators

• The people

• The ruling coalition

Tags

7.CG.3.2

What is federalism?

• A system where power is concentrated in the hands of one person

• A system where power is shared among many

• A system where certain powers are designated to local governments

• A system where the president appoints the prime minister

Tags

7.CG.3.2

What is an authoritarian government?

• A government where power is shared among many

• A government where the people choose who will govern them

• A government with just one person or a small group of people in charge

• A government that upholds democratic values

Tags

7.CG.3.1

What is a common characteristic of authoritarian governments?

• They hold free and fair elections

• They restrict personal liberties

• They have an independent court system

• They have a free press

Tags

7.CG.3.1

Why might some people support authoritarian governments?

• Because they believe in democratic values

• Because they want to restrict personal liberties

• Because they see their governments' leadership style as superior

• Because they want to promote economic growth and order

Tags

7.CG.3.1

What can lead to a country's government becoming more democratic?

• Revolution and people taking to the streets

• Manipulating elections

• Ignoring minority rights

• Having a strong court system

Tags

7.CG.3.1

What determines whether citizens' voices are amplified or minimized in a government?

• The government's leadership style

• The government's response to challenges

• The government's power structure

• The government's economic policies

Tags

7.CG.3.1