16 Questions
In which form of government does the leader inherit power through family?
Constitutional Monarchy
What type of government is characterized by total control by a single person and harsh punishments?
Autocracy
Which form of government is based on religious leaders running the country according to religious laws?
Theocracy
What type of government involves citizens ruling directly without representatives?
Direct democracy
Which form of government involves complete government control over the lives of individual citizens?
Totalitarianism
What does civics involve the study of?
Rights and responsibilities of citizens
What is a natural born citizen?
Someone born in another country with at least one US citizen parent
What is a naturalized citizen?
Someone born in another country without any US citizen parent
Can a naturalized citizen run for president?
False
What is a resident alien?
A legal immigrant permanently living in the US
What is a non-resident alien?
A person from another country staying in the US temporarily
What is a refugee?
A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
What is an undocumented immigrant?
A person who enters a country without legal authority
How can you lose your citizenship?
By renouncing your citizenship
Which of the following best represents the purpose of providing national security by the government?
Establishing armed forces and protecting citizens from foreign and domestic attacks
What is an authoritarian government?
A form of government where political power is controlled by one individual or group not accountable to the people
Test your knowledge of different forms of government including constitutional monarchy, dictatorship, monarchy, democracy, oligarchy, and theocracy. Identify the features and characteristics of each type of government.
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