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Quiz by Jim Whitaker

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    In a limited democracy, what is the primary purpose of a constitution or a set of laws?
    To limit the power of leaders and protect the rights of citizens
    To prevent citizens from voting in national elections
    To give the government total control over every person's life
    To ensure that leaders can change laws whenever they want
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of these is a major characteristic of an unlimited government compared to a limited democracy?
    Elections are held regularly to choose new representatives
    The leader must follow the same laws as everyone else
    Citizens are free to protest even if they disagree with the leader
    The government has no legal restrictions on its power
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following scenarios best describes life in a country with a limited democracy?
    The police can arrest anyone who speaks out against the leader.
    The government can take away property without any legal reason.
    Citizens can vote for their leaders and the leaders must follow the constitution.
    The ruler makes all the laws and cannot be removed from power.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of these features is typically missing from an unlimited government?
    A leader or a small group in charge
    Military forces to protect the borders
    Freedom of speech and protection of individual rights
    Strict laws that people must follow
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of these concepts is the most essential part of a limited democracy?
    Total Censorship
    Divine Right
    Rule of Law
    Absolute Power
    30s
  • Q6
    If a government has 'unlimited' power, how are decisions typically made regarding the country's laws?
    Laws must be approved by several different branches of government to be valid.
    The leader or a small group makes all the decisions without needing consent from the citizens.
    A set of judges uses a constitution to block any laws that are unfair.
    The citizens vote on every law to ensure that the leader's power is checked.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is a classic example of a 'check and balance' found in a limited government but usually absent in an unlimited government?
    A government that controls all newspapers and television stations
    A separate court system that can rule that a leader's actions are unconstitutional
    A rule that citizens are not allowed to gather in large groups
    A leader who stays in power for their entire life without elections
    30s
  • Q8
    Which document is frequently used in a limited democracy to outline the rules of the government and protect the rights of its people?
    A Constitution
    A Military Manual
    An Absolute Command
    A Royal Decree
    30s
  • Q9
    In an unlimited government, what usually happens if a citizen disagrees with the decisions made by the leader?
    The leader is required by law to listen to the citizen's complaints
    The citizen may be punished or jailed because there are no laws to protect their right to protest
    A new election is immediately held to replace the leader
    The citizen can use the constitution to sue the leader in a fair court
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of these phrases describes a government where the leaders can do whatever they want without any legal restrictions?
    Unlimited Government
    Limited Democracy
    Representative Democracy
    Constitutional Republic
    30s
  • Q11

    The main difference between a representative government and a non represented government is?

    representative governments, citizens are not allowed a role in decision making

    non-reresentative governments have elected officials

    in non-reresentative governments, power is concentrated in a sinle person or group

    Representative governments have established monarchies

    30s
  • Q12

    What is the relationship between rights and responsililities in a representative government

    Responsibilities are granted in exchange for giving up rights.

    Rights come with responsibilities that citizens must uphold

    Rights and responsibilities are unrelated concepts in a representative government

    Responsibilities are enforced by citizens, while rights are upheld by the government

    30s

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