Functions of Government and Types of Democracy
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What is the purpose of government?

  • To control every aspect of citizens' lives
  • To keep people safe and maintain order (correct)
  • To maximize profits for the ruling class
  • To promote chaos and disorder
  • Where was democracy created?

  • Cairo, Egypt
  • Paris, France
  • Rome, Italy
  • Athens, Greece (correct)
  • What are the 4 functions of the government?

  • Create fear, restrict freedom, control resources, instigate conflicts
  • Keep order, provide services, provide security, keep foreign relations (correct)
  • Maintain chaos, provide insecurity, create disorder, keep foreign enemies
  • Promote anarchy, encourage poverty, spread disease, provoke war
  • What is indirect democracy?

    <p>All citizens vote on representatives who then debate and vote on the issues to make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is feudalism?

    <p>A system where a person's rights are based on land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the aristocrats?

    <p>Wealthy citizens who ran an oligarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between indirect democracy and direct democracy?

    <p>In indirect democracy, citizens vote on representatives to make decisions, while in direct democracy, all citizens participate directly in the government by voting on issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of government has a single person known as a monarch at its head?

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

    What is the role of aristocrats in a government?

    <p>They are wealthy citizens who run an oligarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of feudalism?

    <p>To base a person's rights on land ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of government according to the text?

    <p>Keep order and provide security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was democracy created according to the text?

    <p>Athens, Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

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