Government Assessment Prep
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | The system or group that makes and enforces rules for a country, state, or community. |
| 2 | A person who legally belongs to a country or community and has rights and responsibilities there. |
| 3 | A rule made by a government that people must follow. |
| 4 | A person who guides others or is in charge of a group. |
| 5 | A choice made by a person in an election or decision. |
| 6 | An event where people choose leaders or decide on issues by voting. |
| 7 | A plan or set of rules made by a government or organization. |
| 8 | A set of basic laws and principles that explains how a government works. |
| 9 | The leader of a city or town government. |
| 10 | The head of a country in many governments. |
| 11 | A form of government where the people have the power, usually by voting. |
| 12 | A government where people elect leaders to represent them. |
| 13 | A government ruled by a king or queen. |
| 14 | A government where one person or a small group has most of the power. |
| 15 | A law-making body in some countries. |
| 16 | A proposal for a new law. |
| 17 | To follow laws, stay informed, and take part in civic life. |
| 18 | To keep order, make laws, and protect people. |
| 19 | Freedoms and protections that people are entitled to have. |
| 20 | A duty or something a person should do. |
| 21 | Voting, obeying laws, serving on a jury, or paying taxes. |
| 22 | A right is something a person is allowed to have; a responsibility is something a person should do. |
| 23 | Making laws. |
| 24 | Enforcing laws. |
| 25 | Interpreting laws and deciding legal cases. |
| 26 | To share power and prevent one group from having too much control. |
| 27 | Power is divided among different parts of government. |
| 28 | A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others. |
| 29 | To choose leaders and help decide how government will work. |
| 30 | What many people in a community think about an issue. |
| 31 | Information designed to influence people's opinions or actions. |
| 32 | A group of people who share similar ideas about government. |
| 33 | A problem or topic people disagree about or want to solve. |
| 34 | An organized effort to win support in an election. |
| 35 | A formal discussion where people present different ideas or arguments. |
| 36 | Informed citizens can make better decisions and participate more effectively. |
| 37 | It can share news, shape opinions, and help people learn about issues. |
| 38 | By learning about issues, discussing ideas, volunteering, or joining school civic activities. |
| 39 | Fairness helps protect people’s rights and treat citizens equally. |
| 40 | Government is important because it creates laws, protects rights, and helps organize society. It affects schools, roads, safety, and many other parts of daily life. |