Foundations of Government

System of government that divides power between a national government and smaller regional levels of government

• unitary system

• federal system

• presidential system

• Oligarchy

System of government in which power rests in a single, national government

• unitary system

• federal system

• presidential system

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

A democratic government distinguished by having a president elected by the people for a limited term in office

• unitary system

• federal system

• presidential system

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Government under the rule of a small group of religious leaders

• unitary system

• federal system

• presidential system

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Liberty, equality, and self-government are all examples of

• worth of the individual

• Confederal system of government

• Unitary system of government

• American Democracy

Which of the following are characteristics of a state?

• public projects and a government

• sovereignty and a military

• a territory and a legal system

• population and sovereignty

Open competition results in

• better product/lower prices

• social contract/ social good

• public good/ general welfare

• increased prices/ poor product

The purpose of government is to ensure national security, provide for the public good, resolve conflict and

• provide wealth

• create interest groups

• maintain order

• choose leaders

Which of the following is a basic function of government?

• Maintaining a Navy

• Provide wealth

• Ensuring National Security

• Providing property

Which theory holds that the first governments formed because God established it?

• Social Contract theory

• Theocracy

• Natural rights Natural Law

• divine right of Kings