Government & Power Overview

Which term describes a government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

What is the primary function of laws within a society?

What characterizes a totalitarian government?

In what form of government do all voters meet to make laws and decisions directly?

Which of the following best defines an absolute monarch?

Government & Power

Government is the entire system of authority that rules on behalf of a group of people.
Absolute monarchs hold full control over a nation and its people, often ruling through force.
Dictatorships involve a single individual or small group with absolute power, employing force and intimidation.
Totalitarian governments exert complete control over the lives of their citizens.

Democracy

Democracy is a system where citizens rule directly or elect officials to represent them.
Direct democracy allows all voters to meet and make laws and decisions.
Representative democracy, also known as a republic, involves citizens electing representatives to carry out government duties.

American Government

American government is the authority established by Americans to govern themselves.
Laws are rules of conduct that a society must follow, with consequences for disobedience.
Constitutions are written plans for government that outline laws, establish government divisions, and clarify their purposes.

Explore the fundamentals of government and power, including various systems such as absolute monarchies, dictatorships, and democracies. Understand the principles of American government and its constitutional foundation. This quiz will test your knowledge of these essential concepts.