Question

unit 3b: government and economic

1. what happens if a government doesnt enforce laws?

a. people may stop following rules, and society becomes unsafe
b. everyone will become richer
c. schools will close forever
d. the ruler becomes more powerful

1. if a country allows people to vote but limits free speech, which government type is it closer to?

a. democracy
b. republic
c. authoritarian
d. constitutional monarchy

1. why would a country choose a constitutional monarchy instead of an absolute monarchy?

a. to give citizens more rights and limit the rulers power
b. to allow the ruler to control everything
c. to remove all laws
d. to ban elections

1. a countrys ruler controls all media and jails anyone who disagrees. what kind of government is this?

a. republic
b. democracy
c. dictatorship
d. constitutional monarchy

1. in a democracy, if citizens stop voting, what might happen?

a. the government will stay strong and fair
b. the government may stop representing the people
c. more people will have a voice
d. the king will take over

Explanation:

• Question 20: Laws are meant to regulate people's behavior. If not enforced, people may disregard rules, leading to an unsafe society.
• Question 21: Authoritarian governments often allow some forms of participation (like voting) but restrict fundamental freedoms like free speech.
• Question 22: Constitutional monarchy limits the ruler's power and gives citizens more rights compared to absolute monarchy.
• Question 23: A dictatorship is characterized by a ruler having total control, suppressing dissent (jailing those who disagree) and controlling media.
• Question 24: In a democracy, voting is crucial for the government to represent the people. If citizens stop voting, the government may lose its representative nature.

Answer:

• 20. A. People may stop following rules, and society becomes unsafe
• 21. C. Authoritarian
• 22. A. To give citizens more rights and limit the ruler's power
• 23. C. Dictatorship
• 24. B. The government may stop representing the people