Social Studies Games

What is a representative democracy?

• A system where citizens vote for representatives to make laws on their behalf

• A system where citizens directly make laws themselves

• A system where a single leader makes all laws

• A system where laws are made by a small group of people

What describes a limited government?

• A government with absolute power

• A government where power is shared equally among all citizens

• A government where power is voted on by its citizens

• A government where power is held by a single person

What describes an unlimited government?

• A government with limited powers

• A government where power is divided among different branches

• A government where power is held by the people

• A government that has no restrictions on its power

What is the primary purpose of social studies education?

• To memorize historical dates

• To understand human society and its complexities

• To learn mathematical formulas

• To study the physical sciences

Which of the following is a key component of culture in social studies?

• Climate

• Language

• Geography

• Economy

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in social studies?

• It was the first constitution of the United States

• It limited the power of the English monarch

• It established the Roman Empire

• It was a peace treaty during World War I

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free markets?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the role of a constitution in a democratic government?

• To grant unlimited power to the ruler

• To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens

• To establish a monarchy

• To control the economy

Which of the following best describes a cultural diffusion?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

• The isolation of a culture from outside influences

• The destruction of cultural heritage

• The creation of a new language

What is the primary function of the United Nations?

• To govern all countries

• To promote international peace and security

• To control global trade

• To establish a single world currency