Forms of Government
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen and passed down by family?
monarchy
Mesopotamia is known as the "_________ of Civilization."
Cradle
Which philosopher believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What is a political movement that emphasizes ordinary people over elites?
What is populism
In which system is the president elected by the people and serves a fixed term?
presidential system
What form of government allows citizens to vote directly or indirectly for leaders?
democracy
What two rivers supported Mesopotamian civilization?
Tigris and Euphrates
Who developed the idea of separation of powers in government?
Montesquieu
What is using digital tools to increase citizen participation?
digital democracy
In which system is the executive chosen by the legislature and can be removed by a vote of no confidence?
parliamentary system
What is a government ruled by one leader who often uses force to stay in power?
dictatorship
What is the name of the first written legal code from Mesopotamia?
Code of Hammurabi
Which thinker promoted the social contract theory?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What is digital authoritarianism?
using digital surveillance and censorship to control citizens
type of system separates powers between branches of government
presidential system
What is a government system where religious leaders rule and laws are based on religion?
theocracy
What is the principle behind Hammurabi’s Code?
"an eye for an eye"
What happens if a government fails to protect people's natural rights, according to Locke?
the people have the right to overthrow
using social media to engage citizens in policy is an example of
digital democracy
What’s a key difference between a president and a prime minister? (in terms of election)
a president is elected by the people, a prime minister by the legislature
What political and economic system seeks to create a classless society by owning all property collectively?
communism
What natural barriers protected Egypt from invasions?
deserts and seas
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in a strong government to control selfish human behavior?
Thomas Hobbes
government censorship of the internet or spying on citizens is an example of
digital authoritarianism
What happens in a parliamentary system if the legislature loses confidence in the executive?
executive is removed from power