Today the country of Mexico has a democracy. Why is having a democracy important?

It gives the people a voice in their government

Why do countries make and enforce laws?

They want to protect the rights of their citizens

Why is a secret ballot for voting important?

The voter can vote without fear of punishment

One way a student can participate in government is

writing letter to representatives

Before taking informed action, a citizen should

research the problem using the library or online resources

How did constitutional monarchy change the power of the king?

The king's power was limited by another group of people

How did most kings get their power?

They inherited the monarchy from their families

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1
The ___________ are given the most power in the United States Constitution
school principals
governors
presidents
people
2
After noticing a problem or issue, you can plan an inquiry. This means...
helping others
reading books in a library
giving away things
asking questions to get info
3
Today the country of Mexico has a democracy. Why is having a democracy important?
It gives the people a voice in their government
it allows for all of the people to vote on the laws
There is now plenty of food for the citizens
It provides more money for the people
4
What type of government has a leader who is elected by the citizens?
dictatorship
monarchy
constitutional monarchy
democracy
5
One of the reasons people join Sierra Club is to change government policy in order to help protect the environment.
political party
missionary group
interest group
revolutionary group
6
What type of government does the United States have?
dictatorship
constitutional republic
monarchy
constitutional monarchy
7
Why do countries make and enforce laws?
They want to give police officers a job
They want to put people in jail
They want to protect the rights of other countries
They want to protect the rights of their citizens
8
Which of these is an example of participation in government?
being respectful of others
learning the 27 amendements
celebrating national holidays
voting in elections
9
Why is a secret ballot for voting important?
The voter can vote without fear of punishment
The voter may mark more than one choice
The ballot is easier to count
It makes voting easier
10
One way a student can participate in government is
all the above
buying food at the grocery store
run for U.S. president
writing letter to representatives
11
Reading articles about about politics is an example of which democratic responsibility?
education
patriotism
participation
working together
12
Before taking informed action, a citizen should
research the problem using the library or online resources
collect costs for the homeless
have volunteers raise money
write letters to representatives
13
What are citizens who live in a dictatorship allowed to do?
criticize the government
talk about problems with their leaders
go to school
make laws for their country
14
How did constitutional monarchy change the power of the king?
The king let people vote to elect a new king
The king had absolute power
The king only answered to the god he believed in
The king's power was limited by another group of people
15
A student doing research on a public issue like water pollution gathers info from many sources. Why is this important?
B & C correct
Using many sources is helpful if a student loses their notes
Using many sources will help the student understand the issue
Using many sources will provide a more accurate picture of issue
16
How did most kings get their power?
They were put in power by their armies.
They were chosen by the religious leaders of their country
They inherited the monarchy from their families
They were elected by their subjects
17
A king in a monarchy has to answer to _________
The men who make the laws
The god he believes in
The church leaders
The people that voted for him
18
In which type of government does one person control everything?
monarchy
constitutional monarchy
democracy
dictatorship

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