Rat in the Bucket review game Unit 2. World Governments

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1 Rat in the Bucket review game Unit 2 World Governments

2 Question 1 A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional A government in which the ruler and his army force people to obey. Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

3 Answer 1 A government in which the ruler and his army force people to obey. A. Absolute Monarchy

4 Question 2 If voters agree with their representatives actions, they will re- elect them. If not, they will replace them at the next election. A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

5 Answer 2 If voters agree with their representatives actions, they will re- elect them. If not, they will replace them at the D. Representative Democracy next election.

6 Question 3 A. Absolute Monarchy The first monarchies started out like this and many later moved to limiting the king s authority. B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

7 Answer 3 The first monarchies started out like this and many later moved to A. Absolute Monarchy limiting the king s authority.

8 Question 4 A. Absolute Monarchy A New England town meeting where every adult citizen has a say in the law- making process B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

9 Answer 4 A New England town meeting where every adult citizen has a say in C. Direct Democracy the law- making process

10 Question 5 A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional Real power is exercised by Parliament. Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

11 Answer 5 Real power is exercised by Parliament. B. Constitutional Monarchy

12 Question 6 A. Absolute Monarchy People are elected by the voters to make decisions for the country. B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

13 Answer 6 People are elected by the voters to make decisions for the country. D. Representative Democracy

14 Question 7 A. Absolute Monarchy The United States is an example of this type of government. B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

15 Answer 7 The United States is an example of this type of government. D. Representative Democracy

16 Question 8 Smaller countries would be more likely to have this type of democratic decision making model. A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

17 Answer 8 Smaller countries would be more likely to have this type of democratic decision making model. C. Direct Democracy

18 Question 9 A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional. The king is a ceremonial figurehead. Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

19 Answer 9. The king is a ceremonial figurehead. B. Constitutional Monarchy

20 Question 10 Besides being a parliamentary government, the United Kingdom also has this type of government. A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional Monarchy C. Direct Democracy D. Representative Democracy

21 Answer 10 Besides being a parliamentary government, the United Kingdom also has this type of B. Constitutional Monarchy government.

22 Question 11 A large country with a diverse population is most likely to have this type of government. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

23 Answer 11 A large country with a diverse population is most likely to have this a. federal type of government.

24 Question 12 A constitution usually defines which powers and tasks are given to the central government and which are given to the regional governments. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

25 Answer 12 A constitution usually defines which powers and tasks are given to the central government and which are given to the regional governments. a. federal

26 Question 13 The central government holds all of the power and makes all of the decisions for the whole country. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

27 Answer 13 The central government holds all of the power and makes all of the decisions for the whole country. c. unitary

28 Question 14 Power is shared between the central government and the states or regional governments. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

29 Answer 14 Power is shared between the central government and the states or regional governments. a. federal

30 Question 15 States or regional governments hold most of the power and the central government is weak. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

31 Answer 15 States or regional governments hold most of the power and the central government is weak. b. confederal

32 Question 16 The US government has this style of government as well as being a representative democracy. a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

33 Answer 16 The US government has this style of government as well as a. federal being a representative democracy.

34 Question 17 Look at the graphic. What type of government system is it illustrating? a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

35 Answer 17 Look at the graphic. What type of government system is it illustrating? c. unitary

36 Question 18 Look at the graphic. What type of government system is it illustrating? a. federal b. confederal c. unitary

37 Answer 18 Look at the graphic. What type of government system is it illustrating? a. Federal

38 Question 19 The leader is elected by the people for a set number of years a. oligarchy b. autocracy c. parliamentary d. presidential

39 Answer 19 The leader is elected by the people for a set number of years d. presidential

40 Question 20 a. oligarchy b. autocracy A dictatorship. c. parliamentary d. presidential

41 Answer 20 A dictatorship. b. autocracy

42 Question 21 a. oligarchy Government is ruled by a select few. b. autocracy c. parliamentary d. presidential

43 Answer 21 Government is ruled by a. oligarchy a select few.

44 Question 22 Under this system of government, the prime minister is chosen by the majority party in the parliament. a. oligarchy b. autocracy c. parliamentary d. presidential

45 Answer 22 Under this system of government, the prime minister is chosen by c. parliamentary the majority party in the parliament.

46 Question 23 Match the following statements to the correct system of government. A. socialism B. communism Under this system, leaders often set up brutal dictatorships and citizens live harsh lives.

47 Answer 23 B. communism Under this system, leaders often set up brutal dictatorships and citizens live harsh lives.

48 Question 24 Match the following statements to the correct system of government. A. socialism B. communism Key Industries are government owned, but private property and free enterprise are still encouraged.

49 Answer 24 Key Industries are A. socialism government owned, but private property and free enterprise are still encouraged.

50 Question 25 Match the following statements to the correct system of government. A. socialism B. communism Under this system, the property and wealth of landowners and business owners is taken away by the government.

51 Answer 25 Under this system, the property and wealth of B. communism landowners and business owners is taken away by the government.

52 Question 26 Match the following statements to the correct system of government. A. socialism B. communism This system offers public services, such as free health care and education, but at the cost of high taxation.

53 Answer 26 This system offers A. socialism public services, such as free health care and education, but at the cost of high taxation.

54 Question 27 Match the following statements to the correct system of government. A. socialism B. communism This economic system began as an attempt to correct the uneven distribution of wealth under of capitalism

55 Answer 27 This economic system began as an attempt to B. communism correct the uneven distribution of wealth under of capitalism

56 Question 28 Comparing/Contrasting different types of Adolph Hitler is an example of this type of government. governments a. dictators b. monarchs

57 Answer 28 Adolph Hitler is an example of this type of government. a. dictators

58 Question 29 Comparing/Contrasting May have been initially elected, but then stayed in power by the use of the military. different types of governments a. dictators b. monarchs

59 Answer 29 May have been initially elected, but then stayed in power by the a. dictators use of the military.

60 Question 30 Comparing/Contrasting different types of governments inherited power. a. dictators b. monarchs

61 Answer 30 inherited power. b. monarchs

62 Question 31 Can act quickly in a crisis because they have complete authority. Comparing/Contrasting different types of governments a. absolute monarchs b. constitutional monarchs

63 Answer 31 Can act quickly in a crisis because they have a. absolute monarchs complete authority.

64 Question 32 Saudi Arabia is an example of this type of government. Comparing/Contrasting different types of governments a. absolute monarchs b. constitutional monarchs

65 Answer 32 Saudi Arabia is an example of this type of government. a. absolute monarchs

66 Question 33 Have to answer to the Parliament. Comparing/Contrasting different types of governments a. absolute monarchs b. constitutional monarchs

67 Question 33 Have to answer to the Parliament. b. constitutional monarchs

68 Question 34 Denmark is an example of this type of government. Comparing/Contrasting different types of governments a. absolute monarchs b. constitutional monarchs

69 Question 34 Denmark is an example of this type of government. b. constitutional monarchs

70 Question 35 True or False: Under a communist system, government has gradually disappeared into a perfect society.

71 Answer 35 False: Under a communist system, government has gradually disappeared into a perfect society.

72 Question 36 True or False: Under a communist system, political opponents were arrested and sent to labor camps or murdered.

73 Answer 36 True: Under a communist system, political opponents were arrested and sent to labor camps or murdered.

74 Question 37 True or False : Under a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is elected by the people.

75 Answer 37 False Under a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is elected by the people.

76 Question 38 True or False: Under a parliamentary system, The Prime Minister is a member of the Legislative branch.

77 Answer 38 True Under a parliamentary system, The Prime Minister is a member of the Legislative branch.

78 Question 39 True or False: Under a parliamentary system, the legislative and executive branches are not separated.

79 Answer 39 True: Under a parliamentary system, the legislative and executive branches are not separated.

80 Question 40 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. Mark YES or NO President Dribble is investigated by Congress for his involvement in a plot to overthrow the government and become a lifelong ruler.

81 Question 40 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. YES President Dribble is investigated by Congress for his involvement in a plot to overthrow the government and become a lifelong ruler.

82 Question 41 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. Mark YES or NO The President of the United States has people arrested who speak out against his policies.

83 Answer 41 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. NO The President of the United States has people arrested who speak out against his policies.

84 Question 42 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. Mark YES or NO The mayor of Sneadville has been taking bribes from construction companies in order to decide who will be able to build the new town hall.

85 Answer 42 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. NO The mayor of Sneadville has been taking bribes from construction companies in order to decide who will be able to build the new town hall.

86 Question 43 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. Mark YES or NO A police officer issues a ticket to a County Commissioner for parking in a Handicapped space without a proper tag.

87 Answer 43 Look at the choices below and identify whether it is an example of the rule of law in effect. YES A police officer issues a ticket to a County Commissioner for parking in a Handicapped space without a proper tag.