Autocratic vs Democratic and 2 Types of Democracy

Autocratic vs Democratic and 2 Types of Democracy

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Autocratic vs Democratic and 2 Types of Democracy

Autocratic vs Democratic and 2 Types of Democracy

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

MaryBeth Broxterman

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10 questions

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1.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 8 pts

Organize into the appropriate Category

Groups:

(a) Democratic/Democracy

,

(b) Autocratic/Autocracy

Citizens have few opportunities to participate in government

One ruler or leader holds power

Citizens have little choice in who leads the government

Citizens typically vote to elect leaders in government

Citizens' rights and freedoms protected by law

Citizens' rights and freedoms are protected by law

The people (citizens hold power,

Citizens have many opportunities to participate in government

2.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

Move the description to the appropriate category

Groups:

(a) Democratic/Democracy

,

(b) Autocratic/Autocracy

Citizens' rights and freedoms are limited or entirely denied

Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens

Changes in government often come through political violence

One leader (or party) holds all power, usually by force

Peaceful elections are held every few years

Citizens are NOT allowed to criticize the government

Citizens are allowed to express their opinions freely

The people or their elected representatives hold the power

Citizens play little to no role in choosing government leaders

Citizens play a key role in choosing government leaders

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why is voting so important to a democracy?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why is it important for people in a democracy to have freedom of speech and freedom of the press?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why might autocratic governments restrict or deny citizens from having freedom of speech and freedom of the press?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

6.

LABELLING QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Put the labels on the diagram to make it match what is shown in the workbook

a
b
c
d
e
Voters
President
Government Officials
Executive Branch
appoints
Elect
Prime Minister
Legislative Branch

7.

LABELLING QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Label the diagram so that it matches the one in the workbook

a
b
c
d
e
Executive Branch
Elect group
President
Voters
Elect individual
Appoints
Prime Minister

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