Vocab
What is democracy? and who has all the power?
A form of government by the whole population or all eligible members. Typically through vote.
The power is with the people.
What form of government did Aristotle agree with and share his ideas about?
Democracy
What is a simile?
A comparison between objects that uses "like" or "as"
What is parliament?
The legislature or law making group in the government of the UK
What is a difference between Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth I was an absolute monarch and had all the power while Queen Elizabeth II was not and has no power or authority.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that does not use "like" or "as"
What is legislative?
The congress. The legislative branch makes laws, controls all the money, and has the power to declare war.
Who has all the power in England's current government? (Hint: it is not the Queen/King)
The Prime Minister and the Parliament
What does "lifted people's spirits" mean in this sentence?
Congress Radio lifted people's spirits by helping them connect with one another.
a. it told people about events
b. it had people get up and dance
c. it taught people about religion
d. it made people feel better
it made people feel better
What does "oppression" mean in this sentence?
It was an important step in developing a philosophy for fighting oppression.
a. government rules
b. cruel and unjust power
c. new and popular laws
Cruel and unjust power
What kind of monarchy does England now have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What kind of figurative language is used in the phrase
"dragged him away like a rag doll"
simile
What does "advocate for" mean in this sentence?
But Indian leaders had formed the INC in 1885 to advocate for reforms and a greater role in government.
to support/ put forward
What does a constitutional monarchy function similar to?
A democracy
When a conductor asked him to give up his seat to a European passenger, he refused. The conductor dragged him away like a rag doll and beat him.
What does "dragged him away like a rag doll" suggest about Gandhi?
a. he was small
b. he had a child with him
c. he felt weak from illness
d. he was unwilling to move
he was unwilling to move