Government Unit 1 Test

Front

What is one of the primary roles of a government in society?

Back

Ensure public safety

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

What is sovereignty?

Back

Supreme power to act within its territory and to control external affairs.

Front

Which nation has a Republic? Options: North Korea, Venezuela, Great Britain, Iran, United States

Back

United States

Front

Which political theory is Montesquieu best known for?

Back

Separation of powers

Front

According to Montesquieu, why was separation of powers crucial?

Back

Prevent tyranny

Front

Which principle did John Locke support in his views on governance?

Back

Social contract theory

Front

Which is an advantage of the Presidential System?

Back

Separation of powers prevents abuses of authority

Front

Which document established the principle that everyone is subject to the law? Options: Bill of Rights, Constitution, Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence

Back

Magna Carta

Front

What was one significant effect of the English Bill of Rights on the governance of England?

Back

It led to the creation of a constitutional monarchy.