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CIVICS ASSIGNMENT
PART A: In the following scenarios, there is a
description
of a government. You are given two
choices. Select one.
1. In this type of government, the leader is elected by the citizens.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
2. In this type of government, citizens cannot question or speak out
against the leader’s actions.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
3. In this type go government, leaders are usually self-appointed.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
4. In this type of government, usually cannot be replaced.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
5. In this type of government, the leader’s term in office is limited.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
6. In this type of government, citizens can question and speak out
against the leader’s action.
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
PART B: Match the definition in Column B to the word in
Column A
A
B
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Democratic (F)
A
governments in which a collection
of
individuals rules over a nation.
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Colonialism (E)
B
a form of government in which a
specific religious ideology
determines
the leadership, laws,
and customs.
9
Socialism (G)
C
a centralized form of government
led
by a single party that is often
authoritarian in its rule.
10
Military Dictatorship (H)
D
an authoritarian form of government
in which the ruling party recognizes
no limitations whatsoever on its
power, including in its citizens' lives
or
rights.
11
Totalitarianism(D)
E
a nation ruled by a single
authority
with absolute power
and no
democratic process.
12
Theocracy (B)
F
a form of government that allows
the
people to choose leadership.
13
Oligarchies (A)
G
a system that encourages
cooperation rather than
competition
among citizens.
14
Communism (C)
H
a form of government in which a
nation extends its sovereignty
over
other territories.
PART C: Answer the following by using complete sentences.
15. What is the difference between Direct and Representative
Democracy?
The difference between Direct and Representative Democracy is that
direct democracy is when citizens directly vote on law, rights, and make
decisions directly. On the other hand, representative democracy is when
citizens elect a representative to make decisions on their behalf.
16. Which document is well known as the beginning of the concept that no
one is above the law?
The first document well known as the beginning of the concept that no one
is above the law is the “Magna Carta” of 1215.
17. The “Great Law of Peace” was formed by which
group?
The “Great Law of Peace” was formed
amongst the first
five nations of the Iroquois confederacy, Mohawk, Oneida,
Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca.
18. Which rebellion was lead by William Lyon Mackenzie?
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William Lyon Mackenzie led the rebellion in Upper Canada
in 1837.