American Government Unit 1 Quiz 1 (Flashcard Review)

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Which type of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

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A unitary government

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.a.

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What is a federal government? (SSCG1a)

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Divides powers between the state and national government with the national government having supreme power.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.a.

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What is a main characteristic of a unitary government?

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Is governed as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.a.

Front

How would you describe Switzerland's distribution of power?

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federal

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.a.

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Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?

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autocracy

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.b.

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Which form of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation?

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An autocracy

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.b.

Front

What is the most common form of political participation in the United States?

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voting in elections.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.b.

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What is the difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

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In democracies, the power of the government is limited.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.b.

Front

What is the BEST definition of a parliamentary democracy?

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A government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.c

Front

Nearly all of Latin American governments use a presidential system of government. This means (SSCG1c) (DOK2)

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an executive branch exists and has power separate from the legislature.

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GA.SSCG1

GA.SSCG1.c