Principles Of Government

A Constitution

• sets out the processes of a government.

• sets out the structure of a government.

• sets out the principles of a government.

• all of the above

In which type of government does one person rule?

• a democracy

• a dictatorship

• a presidential government

By definition, a state must have a body of people with a defined territory and

• a sovereign government

• an oligarchy

• a democracy

All dictatorships are

• totalitarian

• representative

• parliamentary

The government of the United States i

• federal.

• unitary.

• parliamentary.

In a democracy, supreme authority belongs to the

• state

• people

• elite

A unitary system of government is characterized by

• a single center of power.

• rulers who control every aspect of human affairs.

• one dominant branch of government.

Which of the following must accompany majority rule in the American concept of democracy?

• absolute freedom

• totalitarian rule

• respect for military rights

In a presidential government,

• the president and legislature are always of the same political party.

• the president is chosen by the legislature

• the executive and legislative branches have the same power

The economy of the United States is best described as

• capitalism.

• a mixed economy.

• a free economy.