Unit 1 Foundations of Government

Unit 1 Foundations of Government

SSCG1 I can compare and contrast various systems of government.

SSCG2 I can demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the

development of United States constitutional government.

Multiple Choice

What is a government?

• a group of corporations that control laws
• a group of people who overthrow the leaders
• a nation that has no leaders 
• a person or group of people who control a country

Multiple Choice

How many levels of government are there in our country?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the functions of government?

• To protect the boundaries.

• To provide health facilities.

• To solve problems like poverty, unemployment etc.

• All of these.

Open Ended

Which “function of the government do YOU feel is most important? Why?

Multiple Choice

A state without government and laws.

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

Multiple Choice

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Dictatorship

Multiple Choice

What is a form of government ruled by one person who usually seized power through unlawful means?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

What is usually the title of chief executive in a presidential democracy?

• prime minister
• CEO
• CFO
• president