Understanding Government Principles
A worksheet for 7th graders covering fundamental government principles such as democracy, republic, and the rule of law.
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Understanding Government Principles
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of basic government principles.
1. Which of the following best describes a government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
Oligarchy
2. The principle of 'rule of law' means that:
The government can do whatever it wants.
Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law.
Only citizens must obey the law.
Laws only apply to criminals.
3. In a , power is held by the people, who directly or indirectly elect representatives.
4. The idea that government power is divided among different branches is called of powers.
5. A monarchy is a system of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, holds all the power.
True
False
6. In a totalitarian government, citizens have many freedoms and rights.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.
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