1. Governments

2. Complete the following chart below
Limited
Unlimited
Citizens are guaranteed specific rights ?
Governments are controlled by documents such as a constitution
Governments are not controlled by any documents
Everyone is subject to the law
People in power do not have to follow the same laws as others
Citizens have the right to elect leaders
Leasers are not chosen by the people

3. “The purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.” – Thomas Jefferson
This statement supports the idea of
A government that is limited in power.
A government that has unlimited power.
A government controlled by theocracy.
A government that has a large amount of political control.

4. Match up the type of government with the correct nation/leader.
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Authoritarian
Monarchy
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy
Iran
China
United States
Mexico
Britain
Nazi Germany
Medieval Spain

5. “People shouldn't be afraid of their government
“People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.” – Alan Moore
This statement supports the idea of
A government that has more power over the people.
A government that has only the amount of power that the people decide.
A government controlled by an authoritarian dictator.
A government that has a lack of politicians.

6. “Comrade Jefferson, I agree that the purpose of the government is to help the people. This was always my goal as a ruler. The problem is that people do not always know what is best. A good ruler can do more than a bunch of arguing politicians unable to make up their minds. I was able to improve our economy in a shorter amount of time than any democracy could have done.” – Joseph Stalin The speaker represented in this quote most likely supports which of the following? A. Limited democratic government B. Unlimited totalitarian government C. Limited republic government D. Unlimited theocratic government

7. Usually has single ruler Ruler is not bound by law ?
Usually has single ruler
Ruler is not bound by law
People have no rights
Which types of government are most closely linked with these characteristics?
Theocracy/Republic
Monarchy/Democracy
Democracy/Dictatorship
Monarchy/Authoritarian

8. Which citizenship practice best characterizes a dictatorship?
Voting to elect those opposed to the dictator
Attending demonstrations to show support of the government
Writing letters to newspapers attacking government policies
Joining a political party opposed to the government.

9. A theocratic government is often characterized by-
The existence of multiple political parties
Censorship, religious laws, and repression
A written constitution
Direct elections for governmental decisions

10. The following laws are from the ancient Babylonian civilization.
21. If anyone breaks into a house to steal, he will be put to death before that point of entry and be buried there (walled into the house). 22. If anyone is caught while committing a robbery, then s/he shall be put to death. 23. If the robber is not caught, then shall the one who was robbed claim under oath the amount of his loss; then shall the community on whose ground and territory and in whose domain the robbery occured compensate him for the goods stolen. 25. If fire breaks out in a house, and someone who comes to help put it out casts his eye upon the property of the owner of the house and then steals the property of the master of the house (looting), he shall be thrown into that self-same fire.
According to these laws
All citizens were given a fair and equal trial.
Punishment in ancient Babylon was severe and not equal to the crime.
The punishment for robbery was just and fair.
Robbers were given leniency when caught stealing.

11. Read the passage and then write the completed statements below on your paper.
Recently, Muslim religious leaders seized power in Iran in The Iranian Constitution emphasizes the importance of religion and Islamic law. Today, Iran holds elections to elect a president and representatives to the legislature. However, these officials remain subject to the control of Iran’s religious leader- the head of state or Supreme Leader- an Islamic cleric who is appointed for life. The Supreme Leader is the head of the government even above the elected president.
Iran has a _________________ government. (limited/unlimited)
I know this because
This type of government is called _____________________.

12. Read the passage and then write the completed statements below on your paper.
In 1933 in Germany, Adolf Hitler was elected as Chancellor of Germany by he had named himself as the “Leader” of Nazi Germany. He achieved control over the legislative and executive branches and banned all parties opposing him. Those who continued to oppose him were rounded up, arrested and killed. He used blackmail to control many officials of state in order to gain more power. He eventually started WWII when he invaded and attacked surrounding nations. Ultimately, over 6 million Jews and millions of others were killed at his command.”
Germany had a _________________ government. (limited/unlimited)
I know this because
This type of government is called _____________________.