HSA Review: Day 1

Which of these actions would most likely take place in an authoritarian government?

• citizens criticize the government's actions on social media

• multiple candidates run for office in elections

• the leader follows the nation's laws

• the military executes protestors

Read the quote to answer the question: "...government of the people, by the people for the people..." Which type of government was Lincoln describing?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001. Because of this event, the Department of Homeland Security was created to fight terrorism. By creating the DHS, the government is

• maintaining economic stability

• maintaining social order

• providing public services

• protecting national security

In the United Arab Emirates, the ruling body is made up of seven members. This Council has the power to make governmental decisions, set policies, and approve laws, and the people have no say. What type of government does the UAE have?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

• a system of checks and balances limits government power

• individual freedoms and rights are protected by a constitution

• courts may review decisions made by government leaders

• government leaders rule with absolute authority

The Maryland General Assembly makes laws. The written law describes the fines and punishments for lawbreakers. The Maryland General Assembly's action are an example of

• Maintaining economic stability

• maintaining social order

• providing public services

• protecting national security

A government is limited by a constitution, and allows it's citizens to elect leaders and to speak freely, even if they're criticizing the government. Which system of government is being described?

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Traditional

• Command

In Canada, the people vote for their legislative representatives. Legislative representatives choose the executive, known as the Prime minister. Which type of government is Canada?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• parliamentary democracy

• presidential democracy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a presidential democracy?

• The people elect the legislative branch and the chief executive

• The government is limited by a constitution

• The people have guaranteed rights like speech

• The leader has absolute authority

Both the federal government and state governments have the power to collet taxes. This is an example of

• minority rights

• consent of the governed

• federalism

• confederation