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6th - 8th Grade

Autocratic vs Democratic Types of Government
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10 questions

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1.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 8 pts

Organize into the appropriate Category

Groups:

(a) Democratic/Democracy

,

(b) Autocratic/Autocracy

Citizens have little choice in who leads the government

Citizens have many opportunities to participate in government

Citizens typically vote to elect leaders in government

One ruler or leader holds power

Citizens have few opportunities to participate in government

Citizens' rights and freedoms are protected by law

The people (citizens hold power,

Citizens' rights and freedoms protected by law

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

Move the description to the appropriate category

Groups:

(a) Democratic/Democracy

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(b) Autocratic/Autocracy

Changes in government often come through political violence

Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens

One leader (or party) holds all power, usually by force

Citizens play little to no role in choosing government leaders

Citizens' rights and freedoms are limited or entirely denied

Citizens are NOT allowed to criticize the government

Citizens are allowed to express their opinions freely

The people or their elected representatives hold the power

Citizens play a key role in choosing government leaders

Peaceful elections are held every few years

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why is voting so important to a democracy?

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OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why is it important for people in a democracy to have freedom of speech and freedom of the press?

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OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 4 pts

Why might autocratic governments restrict or deny citizens from having freedom of speech and freedom of the press?

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OFF

6.

LABELING QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Put the labels on the diagram to make it match what is shown in the workbook

a
b
c
d
e
President
Voters
Legislative Branch
Elect
appoints
Government Officials
Executive Branch
Prime Minister

7.

LABELING QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Label the diagram so that it matches the one in the workbook

a
b
c
d
e
Elect individual
President
Elect group
Voters
Executive Branch
Prime Minister
Appoints

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