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Government Mid-Term

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Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A federal government is one in which

grants broad legislative powers to a bicameral legislature

concentrates all power in the hands of the central government

states ally together in order to form a political alliance to prevent the possible invasion from outside forces

divides power between the state and national government with the national government being supreme or sovergeign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

In authoritarian governments, the people rule

In authoritarian governments, many have power

In democracies, the power of the government is limited

in democracies, government officials gain power through force

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement BEST describes differences between a Presidential system of democracy and a Parliamentary system of democracy?

The President acts as head of state in a Presidential system only.

The prime minister is elected directly by popular vote in a parliamentary state only.

The prime minister acts as head of the national government in a parliamentary system only.

The president is chosen by members of the legislative branch in an presidential system only.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the United States government a representative democracy?

People elect government officials to speak for them

Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President

The government is divided into three separate branches

An executive cabinet provides advice on diplomatic issues.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of

universal suffrage

a limited monarchy

religious toleration

a laissez-faire economy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which viewpoint influenced the principles in the US Constitution and was based on the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

the claim that all men are created equal

the support for a government based on divine right

the requirements for a government based on checks and balances

the assertion that the law be supported by popular sovereignty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the major philosophical principles in the Declaration of Independence was that of

natural rights

freedom of speech

abolition of slavery

separation of powers

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