UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR CANADA SCHOOL
"Forming people of the world"
FIRST TERM EXAM QUESTIONNAIRE
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NAME: ________________________________ CLASS: __________________________
CHOOSE
A Republic is:
a) A form of government where power is held by elected representatives.
b) A system where a monarch holds absolute power.
c) A system where the ruler is chosen based on birthright.
The concept of citizenship, where people have the right to vote, began in:
a) Ancient Greece
b) Medieval Europe
c) The Industrial Revolution
In 1830, Ecuador became an independent republic after:
a) Gaining independence from Spain.
b) A revolution led by José de San Martín.
c) A series of battles against Colombia.
The leader who oversaw the creation of the first Ecuadorian Constitution in 1830
was:
a) Juan José Flores
b) Eloy Alfaro
c) García Moreno
A political system where the government is controlled by one party is known as:
a) A monarchy
b) A dictatorship
c) A one-party state
The term "revolution" typically refers to:
a) A peaceful change in government through elections.
b) A violent overthrow of an existing government.
c) A change in the ruling family through inheritance.
In 1972, the military government of Ecuador was replaced by:
a) A democratic election
b) A constitutional monarchy
c) A military coup
The "Civility Movement" in Ecuador was aimed at:
a) Promoting democratic values and the rule of law.
b) Establishing a communist state.
c) Strengthening the power of the military.
The first woman president of Ecuador was:
a) Rosa Elena Paredes
b) María Luisa González
c) Dilma Rousseff
In Ecuador, the process of impeachment allows:
a) The president to dismiss lawmakers.
b) The people to vote directly for new leaders.
c) The removal of public officials from office through legal procedures.
READ AND CHOOSE
1. According to the 1979 Constitution, what type of state is Ecuador?
a) A federal and democratic state
b) A unitary and democratic state
c) A republic with a hereditary monarchy
2. What are the main responsibilities of the executive branch in Ecuador?
a) Overseeing the judicial process
b) Running the governmental process
c) Creating laws for the country
3. What is the role of Congress in Ecuador?
a) Managing the executive branch
b) Supervising the judicial process
c) Responsible for the legislative process
4. Who supervises the Superior Courts in Ecuador?
a) The President
b) The Supreme Court of Justice
c) The National Assembly
5. What principle guides the relationship between the executive and legislative
branches?
a) The principle of unity
b) The principle of separation of powers
c) The principle of total control
6. What was a key point of tension between the executive and legislative branches
in the 1980s?
a) Cooperation on judicial reform
b) Conflict during the Febres Cordero administration
c) Joint efforts to promote foreign policy
7. What cycle did politics in Ecuador enter during the 1980s, according to
political scientist David Corkill?
a) Executive-legislative cooperation
b) Executive-legislative conflict and political deadlock
c) Successful reforms and democratic progress
8. What intervention did David Corkill refer to in his 1985 observation?
a) Diplomatic intervention
b) Military intervention to break political deadlock
c) Judicial intervention to resolve disputes
9. In what year was the constitution mentioned in the reading established?
a) 1965
b) 1979
c) 1985
10. Which branch of government is responsible for serving justice in Ecuador?
a) The legislative branch
b) The judicial branch
c) The executive branch
CHOOSE
1. What is the primary role of the legislative branch in a democracy?
a) To enforce laws
b) To create and pass laws
c) To interpret laws
2. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws in a
democratic system?
a) The executive branch
b) The legislative branch
c) The judicial branch
3. What does the executive branch primarily do in a democracy?
a) Pass laws
b) Enforce laws and policies
c) Interpret laws
4. In a democratic system, what is the purpose of the constitution?
a) To elect representatives
b) To outline the structure and powers of the government
c) To pass laws
5. How does democracy ensure that the people have a say in the government?
a) By having an absolute monarch
b) By allowing citizens to vote and participate in elections
c) By concentrating power in one branch of government
6. What is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches in a
democracy?
a) They are completely separate with no points of contact
b) They work together to enforce laws and policies
c) The executive branch passes laws and the legislative branch enforces them
7. Which branch of government is responsible for proposing and passing new
laws in a democracy?
a) The judicial branch
b) The legislative branch
c) The executive branch
8. What role does the judicial branch play in a democracy?
a) Creating new laws
b) Enforcing laws and policies
c) Interpreting and applying laws in legal cases
9. Why is the constitution important in a democratic system?
a) It helps leaders take control of the government
b) It provides a set of fundamental laws and rights for the people
c) It allows the judicial branch to create laws
10. In a democracy, what is the purpose of checks and balances between the
branches of government?
a) To allow one branch to overpower the others
b) To ensure no one branch becomes too powerful and to maintain fairness
c) To limit the power of the people
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
What are national symbols of Ecuador?
a) Objects that represent the country's economy
b) Symbols that reflect different aspects of Ecuador's cultural life and history
c) Flags of neighboring countries
Where are the official symbols of Ecuador established?
a) By the President's decree
b) By the Constitution of Ecuador
c) By the Supreme Court
Which event does Flag Day in Ecuador celebrate?
a) The signing of the constitution
b) The country's independence
c) The end of the military dictatorship
How many flags has Ecuador had from 1809 to the present day?
a) 5
b) 8
c) 10
What happened in 1860 regarding Ecuador's flag?
a) The flag was designed for the first time
b) A tricolor flag was returned, with a new coat of arms
c) The flag was abandoned for a new design
When was the coat of arms of Ecuador officially adapted?
a) In 1809
b) On October 31, 1900
c) In 1860
Which president ordered the return of the tricolor flag in 1860?
a) Eloy Alfaro Delgado
b) Gabriel García Moreno
c) Juan León Mera
Who wrote the lyrics to Ecuador's National Anthem?
a) Gabriel García Moreno
b) Antonio Neumane
c) Juan León Mera
Who composed the music for the National Anthem of Ecuador?
a) Eloy Alfaro Delgado
b) Juan León Mera
c) Antonio Neumane
What message does the National Anthem of Ecuador convey?
a) A call for peace with neighboring countries
b) A message of love for the homeland and the fight for freedom
c) A tribute to Ecuador's leaders
