American Government

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

• The leader inherits power through birth.

• The leader shares power, if necessary.

• The leader maintains power through force.

• The leader is blessed by the church.

In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

• solitary

• confederal

• unitary

• federal

An oligarchy is best defined as

• a government ruled by a dictator.

• a government ruled by a monarchy.

• a government ruled by a small, elite group

• a government led by a large, select group.

What is the main way a representative democracy differs from a direct democracy?

• Citizens elect leaders who vote on the issues in a representative democracy, and citizens vote on the issues in a direct democracy.

• A representative democracy is modern, and a direct democracy is ancient.

• A representative democracy works better in small groups, and a direct democracy works better in large groups.

• Citizens’ desires are ignored in a representative democracy, and citizens’ desires have a better chance of being heard in a direct democracy.

In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?

• He holds all the power.

• He holds limited power as an appointee.

• He is one of a group that holds power.

• He is only a figurehead.

Which statement about communism is the most accurate?

• Communism allows citizens to own property.

• Communism gives control to multiple branches.

• Communism allows citizens to elect leaders.

• Communism gives control to party leaders.

Central and state governments influence each other in

• a unitary system.

• a federal system.

• a confederal system.

• a democratic system

What are two types of oligarchies?

• theocracy and monarchy

• dictatorship and theocracy

• communism and dictatorship

• theocracy and communism

What are the characteristic Confederal ?

• independent states

• no Central Authority

• National and state powers

• one national government

What are the characteristic for Federal

• National and state powers

• Local offices

• no central authority