Chapter 10 Review

Which characteristics are typical of a government with limited power? (Choose 3)

• Citizens have no voice in their government.

• A written constitution guarantees the rights of citizens.

• The government can give or take away the rights of citizens.

• The government is run by people or their elected representatives.

• Voting is a right and responsibility that allows citizens to have influence.

Match the system of government statement based on whether it describes a democracy or dictatorship

Groups:

(a) Democracy

,

(b) Dictatorship

• voting power is limited or non-existent

• voting gives the people power over government

• the government is run by the people and their elected representatives

• citizens have no voice in their government

• media sources are tightly controlled by the government

• a ruler has unlimited power

• the people can participate in government by running for office

• basic citizen rights often are guaranteed by a constitution

How is a constitutional monarchy similar to a democracy?

• The royal family has unlimited power.

• Citizens have power, rights, and freedoms.

• Citizens follow tradition and are loyal to the ruler.

• Power is handed down from generation to generation.

Choose the correct form of government to complete each sentence about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. 1. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a _________.

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• theocracy

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• theocracy

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a dictatorship, however, it is actually labeled as a ____________________.

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• theocracy

Match whether each statement describes Saudi Arabia's government, Iran's government, or both.

Groups:

(a) Saudi Arabia

,

(b) Iran

,

(c) Both

• Rule is inherited

• the ruler is called the Supreme Leader

• the king is the head of state and head of government

• citizens elect the president as well as representatives to parliament

• government follows Islamic beliefs