Branches of Government and Types of Governments Quiz
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Which branch of the government makes the laws?

  • Legislative (correct)
  • Judicial
  • Administrative
  • Executive
  • What is the role of the Executive branch in the government?

  • Enforces or carries out the laws (correct)
  • Declares laws unconstitutional
  • Interprets the law
  • Impeaches the President
  • What type of government does North Korea have?

  • Theocracy
  • Absolute Monarchy
  • Oligarchy
  • Dictatorship (correct)
  • How do dictators tend to get their power?

    <p>Through extreme violence and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of government do people vote and have many rights and freedoms?

    <p>Representative Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of government are people equals and there is no single leader?

    <p>Direct Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a treaty?

    <p>A formal agreement between two or more countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization promotes peace and understanding between countries?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Red Cross/Red Crescent do?

    <p>Provide aid after a disaster and help rebuild</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Amnesty International do?

    <p>Investigate and research human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of government is described where the head of the government has all the power and makes rules without listening to representatives?

    <p>Dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the form of government on the island when everyone was arguing and there was no clear leader?

    <p>Anarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of government did the island end up with when a small army took over and made all the decisions without listening to anyone else?

    <p>Junta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Bill of Rights?

    <p>First 10 amendments to the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Bill of Rights important?

    <p>It informs citizens about their rights and personal freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the government interprets (judges) the law and can declare a law unconstitutional?

    <p>Judicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of government is characterized by extreme violence and threats as a means for dictators to gain power?

    <p>Dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which form of government does a group of leaders act like dictators and hold total power?

    <p>Oligarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of government allows people to vote, choose leaders, and have a President?

    <p>Representative Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of government involves the religious leader having total power?

    <p>Theocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government involves people being equals and there being no single leader?

    <p>Direct Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of making treaties between countries?

    <p>To promote peace and resolve conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization investigates and researches human rights issues?

    <p>Amnesty International</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of a dictatorship form of government?

    <p>Absolute power in the hands of a single individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of government types, what does 'anarchy' refer to?

    <p>A state of disorder due to absence of authority or government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Bill of Rights important?

    <p>It outlines the rights and freedoms of the citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for promoting peace and understanding between countries?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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