Intro to American Government Review Quiz

The U.S. government plays a large role in the country because its functions greatly affect citizens' _____.

• daily lives

• human rights

• economic activities

• All of the answers are correct.

One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the Constitution is _____.

• 'to promote the general welfare'

• 'to promote economic growth '

• 'to prevent hunger'

• 'to form bonds with other countries'

Which of the following statements is true?

• The U.S. government does nothing to ensure that justice is maintained.

• The U.S. government maintains the postal service, educational system, roads, and public utilities.

• The U.S. government is not responsible for building defenses.

• All of these statements are correct.

Which of the following statements defines a government?

• 'The steering mechanism for a given society'

• 'The group primarily responsible for making public policy for an entire society'

• 'The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.'

• All of the answers are correct.

Which definition summarizes the meaning of 'government'?

• Government is the authority that sets rules for a society and helps its members relate to one another and to others.

• Government pays no attention to basic human rights and focuses solely on economics.

• Government is merely a political process that doesn't do much for society as a whole.

• Government is the authority that tightly controls every aspect of a society.

Which of the following is a basic principle of democracy?

• Participation

• Fair elections

• Equality

• All of the answers are correct

Which statement best describes democracy?

• A democracy is a type of government or political system in which citizens have little to no role in the political process.

• A democracy is a type of government or political system ruled by citizens who take an active role in the political process.

• A democracy is a type of government or political system in which one small group of people rules absolutely.

• A democracy is a type of government or political system ruled by a monarch.

Which of the following statements is true?

• In a democracy, citizens' economic decisions are closely controlled by the government.

• All the answers are correct.

• In a democracy, citizens rarely take part in the political process.

• In a democracy, citizens must be treated with respect and be able to voice their opinions without feeling intimidated.

In a direct democracy, _____.

• every member of the society participates directly in the political process

• the members of a society vote for leaders to represent them in the decisions and actions of the political process

• a small group of people rules absolutely with no influences from the members of society

• the members of society have little say in the political process

In a representative democracy, _____.

• Every member of the society participates directly in the political process.

• The members of society have little say in the political process.

• The members of a society vote for leaders to represent them in the decisions and actions of the political process.

• A small group of people rules absolutely with no influences from the members of society.