Types of Government
North Korea has one leader that controls everything. Is an example of what type of government?
Dictatorship
The ability to rule absolutely within a territory is called
Sovereignty
This is a rulebook for a country's government
Constitution
Which branch of the government evaluates laws?
Judicial
How many federal senators does Washington state have?
2
A government where people vote is a....
Democracy
The military is an example of which of the four main roles of government?
Protect the country
This concept means laws are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law.
The Rule of Law
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive
What job is similar to the "president" but for the state?
Governor
Great Britain has a King and a parliament of representatives that people vote for. What type of government is this?
Constitutional Monarchy
Rules of traffic and what age you can drive are examples of which of the four main roles of government?
Make laws
Dividing power among several branches of government is also known as
Separation of power
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Which branch decides what tax amounts are and how to spend money on services for people?
Legislative (Congress)
After the fall of the Soviet Union, a small group of rich businessmen took control of the government. It became a.....
Oligarchy
Police and the sheriff are examples of which of the four main roles of government?
Keep order
Citizens of a country give their permission to be governed by the country's government is called
Consent of the governed
What are the two bodies of congress called?
House of representatives and Senate
Which branch decides foreign policy and our relationships with other countries?
Executive (President)
Greek for "Self", this type of government means one person rules everything. It can be a monarchy or a dictatorship.
Autocracy
Free public schools are an examples of which of the four main roles of government?
Help Citizens (Services)
Protecting the rights of small or unpopular groups regardless of what the majority believes is called
Rights of the Minority
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9