Limited/Unlimited Government Worksheet

Limited/Unlimited Government Worksheet

Directions: Use your notes, the Forms of Government chart that you completed, and the textbook to answer the following questions.

I: Identity if the following government characteristics would be considered limited or unlimited.

1. Divine Right Theory-

2. Freedom of Religion-

3. Democratic government-

4. Raising taxes without consent-

5. Separation of Powers-

6. Citizens are expected to display total and complete loyalty-

7. Authoritarian government-

8. Using the military to enforce policies-

9. Having a constitution-

10. Three branches of Government-

11. Individual Rights-

12. Republic government-

13. Dissolving the legislative branch-

14. Ruler makes all the decisions-

15. Rule of the law-

16. Dictatorship-

17. Absolute Monarchy-

18. Freedom of Speech -

19. Citizens can participate in government-

20. No recourse or protection from government actions-

II: Short Answers

1. What are the differences between limited and unlimited governments?

2. During the 1600s and 1700s, what was the most common form of government in Europe?

3. What was the “divine right” theory?

4. List three ways that France and Russia displayed unlimited authority.

5. What are three ways to limit a government’s power?