Government and Power

Which statement is true about the law-making process in a Constitutional Monarchy?

• All laws are made by the monarch.

• Laws are made by an elected group, such as a parliament.

• Laws are made by military leaders.

• Laws are made by foreign governments.

What is a dictatorship?

• A form of government where one person controls every part of the government.

• A form of government where citizens vote on every issue.

• A form of government led by a group of elected officials.

• A form of government with no central authority.

What is a theocracy?

• A form of government where a god is believed to be the supreme ruler and the country has an official state religion.

• A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws.

• A form of government ruled by a king or queen.

• A form of government where power is held by the military.

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of a theocracy?

• The country has an official state religion.

• The country is ruled by elected representatives.

• The country has no official religion.

• The country is governed by a single political party.

What is a key feature of a democracy?

• Citizens have political power.

• Only one person rules.

• Laws are made by a king.

• Citizens have no say in government.

In which type of government does a single ruler have unlimited power?

• Autocratic
• Democratic

To influence or control the behavior of someone

• Scarcity

• Technology

• Environmental Impact

• Power

What are the tools governments use to enforce their power?

• Consent and Coercion

• Democracy and Monarchy

• Consent and Clowning

• Monarchy and Olive Garden

People consent to government rule when...

• The resist the law

• They follow the law willingly

• They follow the law when threatened

• They overthrow the government

Which is an example of coercion?

• A person being arrested for protesting a new law

• A person stopping at red lights

• A person paying for their groceries

• A person paying their taxes