In which type of government do citizens vote directly on laws?
CK Civics Quiz

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Hard
Catherine Fuller
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
democracy
republic
monarchy
theocracy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a similarity between dictators and absolute monarchs?
They act in the best interest of the majority.
They hold all of the power in government.
They pass laws based on religious beliefs.
They hold elected office on behalf of citizens.
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The primary purpose of government is (a)
4.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following statements with their implications.
States acted independently for their own benefit.
They forced the states to adopt a national currency.
Frequent meetings were mandated for Congress.
They required Congress to meet several times a month.
Congress had the power to impose taxes.
They allowed Congress to raise taxes to pay off war debts.
States were required to use a single form of money.
They enabled the states to pursue their own best interests.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a revolutionary document?
It established the Continental Army for defense.
It attempted to make amends with the home country.
It stated that the government receives its power from the people.
It outlined many grievances against the British government.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Framers include checks and balances in the Constitution?
to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
to ensure all members of society follow the law
to clearly identify the powers of the president
to highlight the importance of popular sovereignty
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one benefit of the Connecticut Plan?
It contained a bill of rights.
It balanced the power between large and small states.
It introduced the concept of the social contract.
It borrowed language from other foundational documents.
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