Government Test

Which characteristics are typical of a government with limited power? (Choose 3)

• Citizens have no voice in their government.
• A written constitution guarantees the rights of citizens.
• The government can give or take away the rights of citizens.
• The government is run by people or their elected representatives.
• Voting is a right and responsibility that allows citizens to have influence.

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. Voting gives the people power over government.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. Media sources are tightly controlled by the government.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. The government is run by the people and their elected representatives.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. Voting power is limited or non-existent.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. Basic citizen rights often are guaranteed by a constitution.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. The people can participate in government by running for office.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. A ruler has unlimited power.

• democracy
• dictatorship

Determine if the statement describes a democracy or a dictatorship, then select the correct word. Citizens have no voice in their government.

• democracy
• dictatorship

How is a constitutional monarchy similar to a democracy?

• The royal family has unlimited power.
• Citizens have power, rights, and freedoms.
• Citizens follow tradition and are loyal to the ruler.
• Power is handed down from generation to generation.