Types of Government
Which system lets citizens choose their leaders by voting?
Democracy
How many branches make up the government of the United States?
Three
What is an election?
A process where people vote to choose leaders.
Which political belief (right wing or left wing) generally supports lower taxes and less government involvement in the economy?
Right wing.
What is an interest group?
A group that tries to influence government decisions on a particular issue.
In which type of government does a king or queen serve as the head of state?
Monarchy
What is a dictatorship?
A government where one person or a small group holds most of the power.
What are political policies?
Plans or ideas for how a government wants to solve problems.
Which political belief (right wing or left wing) generally supports more government involvement and public services?
Left wing.
What is lobbying?
Trying to persuade politicians to support a particular idea or policy.
Democracy first began in which ancient civilisation?
Ancient Greece (Athens accepted)
What is a constitution?
A document containing the basic rules and principles of a country's government.
hat is the difference between a majority government and a minority government?
A majority government has more than half the seats, while a minority government has fewer than half and usually needs support from other parties.
What is capitalism?
An economic system where businesses are mostly privately owned.
What is a revolution?
A major change in government, often happening quickly and sometimes involving conflict.
What is the main difference between a democracy and a monarchy?
In a democracy, leaders are elected by citizens. In a monarchy, the head of state is usually a king or queen who inherits the position.
What is a meritocracy?
A system where people succeed because of their ability and hard work rather than wealth or family.
Name one thing that can go wrong during an election.
Examples include voter fraud, vote tampering, intimidation, or misinformation.
What is socialism?
An economic system where the government owns or controls more services and industries to promote greater equality.
What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?
Patriotism means loving and supporting your country, while nationalism often includes believing your country is more important or should come first over others.
Some countries, like the United Kingdom, have both a monarch and a democracy. How is this possible?
The monarch is the head of state, but elected politicians make most government decisions.
Why do many democracies divide power between different branches of government?
To prevent one person or group from becoming too powerful.
Why is it important that elections are both free and fair, not just held regularly?
Because people must be able to vote honestly without cheating, intimidation, or unfair advantages.
What is the biggest difference between capitalism and socialism?
Capitalism relies more on private ownership and free markets, while socialism gives the government a larger role in providing services and controlling parts of the economy.
Can lobbying be both helpful and harmful?
Explain why.
Yes. It can help politicians learn from experts and citizens, but it can also give wealthy or powerful groups too much influence over government decisions.