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North Korea's government is led by one man with absolute ______.
North Korea's government is led by one man with absolute ______.
authority
In Denmark, the Queen plays a ______ role in government.
In Denmark, the Queen plays a ______ role in government.
small
Brazil is led by a president who is elected by the ______.
Brazil is led by a president who is elected by the ______.
citizens
In Saudi Arabia, there are no ______.
In Saudi Arabia, there are no ______.
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The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia relies on the ______, the holy book of Muslims.
The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia relies on the ______, the holy book of Muslims.
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All democratic countries have a written set of laws called a ______.
All democratic countries have a written set of laws called a ______.
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Citizens vote for themselves on every issue in the ______.
Citizens vote for themselves on every issue in the ______.
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Ruled by one leader who took control by using ______.
Ruled by one leader who took control by using ______.
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Citizens elect people to ______ governmental decisions on their behalf.
Citizens elect people to ______ governmental decisions on their behalf.
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Government is based strictly on ______.
Government is based strictly on ______.
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Monarchs ______ power.
Monarchs ______ power.
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Laws control the power of ______.
Laws control the power of ______.
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Rulers do not have to obey the ______.
Rulers do not have to obey the ______.
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Human rights are protected in a ______.
Human rights are protected in a ______.
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Citizens participate in ______ elections.
Citizens participate in ______ elections.
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A majority vote elects ______.
A majority vote elects ______.
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In a ______, all citizens vote on all issues individually.
In a ______, all citizens vote on all issues individually.
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A ______ is ruled by a small group of elite citizens.
A ______ is ruled by a small group of elite citizens.
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North Korea is an example of a ______.
North Korea is an example of a ______.
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Leadership in a ______ is based on religion.
Leadership in a ______ is based on religion.
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In an ______, there are no laws.
In an ______, there are no laws.
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Study Notes
Task A: Fill-in-the-blanks
- Unlimited government: Ruled by a single person or group with complete power. There are no limitations on their authority.
- Limited government: Citizens have a say in their government and laws. Power is divided, and protected by laws.
- Written set of laws: Constitution
- Civic responsibilities: Voting, jury duty, paying taxes, etc.
- Reasons for American colonists seeking independence: Taxation without representation, the desire for self-governance, and restrictions imposed by the British monarchy.
Task B: Vocabulary Definitions
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Unlimited Governments
- Ruled by a royal family with total power: Royal family dictates everything.
- Ruled by one leader with controlling power: Dictatorship, using force to take over.
- Government based strictly on religion: Religious law is the only law.
- Small group rules: Oligarchy, a group making decisions.
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Limited Governments
- Citizens vote on everything: Direct Democracy
- Citizens elect to make decisions: Representative Democracy
- Citizens elect, royal family remains symbolic: Constitutional Monarchy
Task C: Government System Identification
- L = Limited Governments; laws control leaders, human rights are protected, citizens participate in elections, and a majority vote represents people.
- U = Unlimited Governments; rulers do not follow laws, freedom of speech is not guaranteed, monarchs inherit power and citizens do not participate, dictatorship, ruled by royalty.
Task D: Categorizing Traits
- Majority vote elects representatives: Representative Democracy
- Dictatorship: Unlimited Government
- All citizens/issues individually: Direct Democracy
- Ruled by royalty/total control: Unlimited Government
- No leader: Anarchy
- Small wealthy group: Oligarchy
- Leadership based on religion: Theocracy
- Royal families abide by constitution: Constitutional Monarchy
Task E: Types of Government Described
- Switzerland: Limited Government (Representatives, people vote on laws)
- South Africa (1948-1994): Limited Government (White South African's running government)
- North Korea: Unlimited Government (Single person with absolute power)
- Denmark: Unlimited Government (Queen as head, appointed prime minister)
- Brazil: Limited Government (President, two legislative bodies)
- Saudi Arabia: Unlimited Government (King appoints council, no elections)
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of unlimited and limited government, as well as civic responsibilities. This quiz covers key vocabulary definitions and reasons for American independence. Perfect for students learning about governance and civic duties.
