Governments Learning Check - Kiann Betancourt | Library

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Who Rules? Match the type of government with the appropriate category.

SS.6.12a

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"An elected legislature must pass all of the laws for our nation."

"Government must be based on a sound written constitution."

"In this nation, I decide what the laws are."

"The government that governs best is the one elected by the people"

SS.6.11a

SS.6.12a

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Both encourage freedom of speech

Both punish opponents to the ruler's authority

Both support complete artistic and literary freedom

Both have elected leaders

SS.6.11a

SS.6.12a

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Enforcement of religious laws

Direct elections for governmental decisions

The existence of multiple political parties

A written constitution

SS.6.11a

SS.6.12a

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They are ignored by the dictator in power

They are arrested, jailed, and may even be excuted.

They are arrested and given a trial with a jury of their peers

They are looked upon as independent thinkers

SS.6.11a

SS.6.12a

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SS.6.11a