REVIEW Government

Which of the following is a responsibility expected of U.S. citizens?

• Voting in elections

• Checking on neighbors

• Visiting Washington, D.C.

• Caring for one’s property

Which of the following is a responsibility expected of U.S. citizens?

• Checking on neighbors

• Visiting Washington, D.C.

• Caring for one’s property

• Paying taxes

Opportunities for citizen participation in the political process are stopped in countries like

China because

• religious leaders are in control

• the government is unlimited

• the country is in the midst of war

• Confucian teachings are followed

• - Citizens have few or no protected rights.

• - Leaders have total or nearly total control over the country.

• - The leader or ruling group can change laws without limits.

• - Citizens have little to no participation in government.

We're describing a/an ________________________ government.

• - Leaders must follow the law.

• - Citizens have rights protected by laws or a constitution.

• - Free and fair elections are held regularly to choose leaders.

• We're describing a/an ________________________ government.

What limit did the Magna Carta place on the government at the time?

• It ensured that the king didn't exploit his power

• It allowed the king to raise taxes without any restrictions.

• It banned cruel and unusual punishment

• It gave citizens the right to elect their king.

What limit did the Magna Carta place on the government at the time?

• It guaranteed trial by jury

• It removed all taxes and fees for the people.

• It gave women the right to vote

• It gave the king the right to control the church in England.

What type of government does The United States have?

• A constitution

• A monarchy

• Parliamentary

• Limited government

What is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

• The leader is chosen by the people through voting.

• The leader makes all the decisions without asking the people.

• The people can change the leader whenever they want.

• The leader shares power with other government officials.

Which of the following is a difference between a citizen in the United

States and a citizen in China?

• A Chinese citizen can participate in free elections.

• A Chinese citizen has unlimited freedom of speech.

• A Chinese citizen can participate in free elections.

• An American has more freedom to criticize the government.