Exploring the Five Basic Forms of Government

What was Benjamin Franklin's response when asked about the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• An oligarchy, if you can keep it

• A democracy, if you can keep it

• A republic, if you can keep it

• A monarchy, if you can keep it

What is the main difference between a republic and a democracy?

• A republic has no government, while a democracy has total government

• A democracy is ruled by a majority, while a republic is ruled by law

• A republic is ruled by a majority, while a democracy is ruled by law

• A democracy has no government, while a republic has total government

Where on the political spectrum would you find a government with zero power?

• Far left

• Center

• Far right

• Moderate

Which form of government is ruled by a few powerful individuals?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

Why is anarchy not considered a stable form of government?

• It leads to total government control

• It requires everyone to be armed and constantly guard their property

• It is ruled by a majority

• It is ruled by law

What is the main flaw of democracy according to the video?

• It is ruled by a few

• The majority is not restrained

• It has no government

• It is ruled by law

In a republic, what must a jury's decision be in order to convict someone?

• Simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Unanimous

• Majority rule

Which historical figure urged the creation of a fixed body of law in Greece?

• Solon

• Samuel Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

What did the Roman people forget that led to the decline of their republic?

• The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government

• The importance of majority rule

• The need for total government control

• The benefits of anarchy

What are the two choices Americans are left with according to the video?

• A democracy or an oligarchy

• An oligarchy or an anarchy

• A republic or an oligarchy

• A republic or a democracy