Principles of Government

A form of gov't where the people have the power

• Dictatorship

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Which theory of origin is the U.S. based on?

• Force Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

Which type of government does not have to answer to the will of the people?

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

• Parliamentary

• Dictatorship

Being able to rule without a higher authority is

• Manifest Destiny

• Sovereignty

• Blasphemy

• Divine Right

Which type of government is the oldest and most common in history?

• Direct Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

This type of government allows citizens to have a say in all matters.

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Unitary

Type of government where a small group of people rule.

• Unitary

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Oligarchy

How many basic powers does a government have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The power to interpret laws is what type of power?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• authoritative

This type of government has the chief executive come from the legislative body.

• Presidential

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Parliamentary