27 Questions
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
Legislative
What is the role of the Executive branch in the government?
Enforces or carries out the laws
What type of government does North Korea have?
Dictatorship
How do dictators tend to get their power?
Through extreme violence and threats
In which type of government do people vote and have many rights and freedoms?
Representative Democracy
In which type of government are people equals and there is no single leader?
Direct Democracy
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more countries
Which organization promotes peace and understanding between countries?
United Nations
What does the Red Cross/Red Crescent do?
Provide aid after a disaster and help rebuild
What does Amnesty International do?
Investigate and research human rights
What form of government is described where the head of the government has all the power and makes rules without listening to representatives?
Dictatorship
What was the form of government on the island when everyone was arguing and there was no clear leader?
Anarchy
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?
Junta
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It informs citizens about their rights and personal freedoms
Which branch of the government interprets (judges) the law and can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial
What kind of government is characterized by extreme violence and threats as a means for dictators to gain power?
Dictatorship
In which form of government does a group of leaders act like dictators and hold total power?
Oligarchy
What kind of government allows people to vote, choose leaders, and have a President?
Representative Democracy
Which form of government involves the religious leader having total power?
Theocracy
What type of government involves people being equals and there being no single leader?
Direct Democracy
What is the primary purpose of making treaties between countries?
To promote peace and resolve conflicts
Which organization investigates and researches human rights issues?
Amnesty International
What is the main feature of a dictatorship form of government?
Absolute power in the hands of a single individual
In the context of government types, what does 'anarchy' refer to?
A state of disorder due to absence of authority or government
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It outlines the rights and freedoms of the citizens
Which organization is responsible for promoting peace and understanding between countries?
United Nations
Test your knowledge of the branches of the government and types of governments with this quiz. Learn about the roles of legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as well as the differences between autocratic and democratic governments.
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