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

• citizens have no voice in their government

• voting gives the people power over government

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

• basic citizen rights often are guaranteed by a constitution

• the people can participate in government by running for office

• media sources are tightly controlled by the government

• voting power is limited or non-existent

• a ruler has unlimited power

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

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

• government follows Islamic beliefs

• the ruler is called the Supreme Leader

• Rule is inherited

• citizens elect the president as well as representatives to parliament