Citizenship Test for the Teddy Empire 1) What is the type of government for the Teddy Empire?
a. Democracy with every single citizen voting and having an equal amount of say as to who should be the ruler, there are no elected officials who represent a large number of people, every single person individually will vote in order to choose a ruler that is limited by a further separation of powers b. Communism with every person working an equal amount and getting an equal reward ruled by a party of a small number of people who are not corrupt and work to better the country as a whole c. Constitutional Monarchy with the ruler having very limited power and forced to follow a constitution made by a parliament who has most of the power and can make laws/reforms as long as a majority of the parliament agrees d. Dictatorship with the ruler having absolute power over the people and can make any reforms he or she wishes to without having to consult any other ruling power
2) How are the leader/leaders chosen for this country?
a. The current dictator chooses a successor b. A vote by the people c. Royal bloodline succession d. None of the above
3) What is the role of government in this country?
a. Aids the economy when it needs to, otherwise free-market economy b. Hands-off government completely, never interfering with the economy c. Complete control over the market and economy by the government d. Private investors and businesses rule the economy and people with the government being a puppet
4) All of the following are rights for the citizens of the Teddy Empire EXCEPT:
a. Freedom of religion b. Universal health care to all citizens c. Freedom of speech d. Freedom of association
5) All of the following are rules/laws for the Teddy Empire EXCEPT:
a. Obey the ruler at all times with his word being absolute law b. Murder is illegal c. Racism is illegal d. You must be of 18 or older to be charged of illegal acts
6) What is the name of the secret police that will enforce the laws if needed?
a. The Green Slimes (TGS) b. The Orange Mushrooms (TOM) c. The Red Snails (TRS) d. The Dark Stumps (TDS)
7) All of the following are true of the history of the Teddy Empire EXCEPT:
e. It was initially colonized by the British in the early 1400’s f. It was colonized by the Spanish throughout the 1500’s g. Colonization has impacted the country by causing the native population to decrease and the Spanish population to increase h. The colonization has impacted the development because the cultures of the indigenous peoples still remains which intermingles with the Spanish culture to create a mix of both cultures
8) Which of the following is true of conflicts within the country?
i. There have been no conflicts in this country since its founding j. Initially there was conflict between the colonizers and the native people which caused a struggle for how the country should be ruled and governed k. The conflicts have mainly been between the increasing Spanish population fighting for land l. The conflicts have mainly been the native people trying to kill off the Spanish populations
9) Which of the following is true of disputed territories with the Teddy Empire?
m. It has fought many wars with the country to the eastern part of the continent for control over resources control over resources and more access to trade
n. It has had many territorial disputes with other countries that have all been resolved with diplomacy and compensation for both sides o. It has had minimal to none disputed territories as the Teddy Empire is an isolationist country and tries to not interact with other countries and focus on itself to improve the country as a whole p. As the Teddy Empire is not a true country and instead a puppet of a colonial power, it does not have any territorial disputes as that is all handled by the mother country with force
10. All of the following are ways the government of the Teddy Empire will benefit the people EXCEPT:
a. The ruler will choose the best possible option to benefit the majority of the people at all times
b. The government will never make any decisions to benefit their own selves over the citizens of the country
c. The government will do everything in their power to make the country prosperous and will not allow any corrupt rulers to stay in power
d. The government may be allowed to restrict certain freedoms during times of harshness in order to maintain order