Systems of Government

SS.7.C.3.1
Low Complexity
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?  

• Leaders are named in the constitution.
• Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
• Leaders are born into ruling families.
• Leaders are given power by kings.

SS.7.C.3.1 Mid Complexity
The picture below shows a government leader.
Which form of government would have this type of leader?  

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• theocracy

SS.7.C.3.1 Mid Complexity
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?  

• rule by a single political party
• rule by the people
• a small group of leaders
• a single leader

SS.7.C.3.1 Mid Complexity
The scenario below describes a government decision.
-----A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.-----
Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

• dictatorship
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

SS.7.C.3.1 High Complexity
The image below includes a statement influenced by an 1848 book.  
What modern political action could be influenced by the statement?

• A communist country invades a democratic country.
• A representative democracy amends its constitution.
• A queen speaks before Parliament to officially open Parliament.
• A dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country.

SS.7.C.3.2 Low Complexity
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

• central government
• state government
• dictator
• military

SS.7.C.3.2 Mid Complexity
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?  

• confederal
• federal
• oligarchy
• parliamentary

SS.7.C.3.2 Mid Complexity
The table below describes a type of government.  
 Which title completes the table? 

• Parliamentary Government
• Confederal Government
• Federal Government
• Unitary Government

SS.7.C.3.2 Mid Complexity
The table below describes a type of government. 
Which title completes the table?   

• Parliamentary Government
• Confederal Government
• Federal Government
• Unitary Government

  SS.7.C.1.4 High Complexity
 The newspaper headline below describes a historical event.    
What long term impact does this headline reflect?  

• protection of equal property rights
• expansion of the right to privacy
• protection of due process rights
• expansion of the right to vote