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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is a treaty?

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

Which organization promotes peace and understanding between countries?

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

What does the Red Cross/Red Crescent do?

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

What does Amnesty International do?

<p>Investigate and research human rights (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bill of Rights?

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

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

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

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

<p>Judicial (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Theocracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary purpose of making treaties between countries?

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

Which organization investigates and researches human rights issues?

<p>Amnesty International (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

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

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

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

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