Understanding Government

What is one of the roles of a government?

• To create chaos

• To protect people and their property

• To dismantle infrastructure

• To ignore laws

What is a key feature of a constitutional monarchy?

• Monarch has absolute power

• Monarch is elected

• Monarch's power is limited by a democratic government

• Monarch shares power with a council.

Who has all the power over citizens' lives in a dictatorship?

• The citizens

• The elected officials

• The tyrant or dictator

• The military

What is one characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Citizens have many choices.

• The leader is elected.

• The leader may use force to take control.

• The government is controlled by the people.

Which of the following is a con of dictatorship? A) Government stability B) People have no rights C) Low crime D) Organized and controlled.

• A) Government stability

• B) People have no rights

• C) Low crime

• D) Organized and controlled.

In a dictatorship, the dictator can pick and choose who they want to protect, such as ______.

• the poor

• the rich

• everyone equally

• no one

Which of the following is NOT a pro of dictatorship?

• A) Organized and controlled

• B) Low crime

• C) People have no rights

• D) Government stability

In a dictatorship, who is responsible for making decisions?

• The citizens

• A group of leaders

• Only one person

• The military

Which of the following is a reason for low crime in a dictatorship?

• A) People are afraid of the military

• B) People have many rights

• C) The government is unstable

• D) There is no military.

In a theocracy, who is considered the supreme ruler?

• The President

• The King

• God (or the gods)

• The Military