Unit 1 Civics Illuminate

What system of government has a national and state governments that share power?

• Federal

• Oligarchy

• Unitary

• Confederal

In this system of government, ultimate authority is given to the national government.

• Federal

• Oligarchy

• Unitary

• Confederal

Who holds power in an oligarchy?

• President

• Elected officials

• A few people

• King

What is the title given to the head of a parliamentary government?

• President

• Prime minister

• Governor

• Monarch

There is a separation between the executive and legislative branches of government in which type of government?

• Federal

• Republican

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

A system of government in which the citizens come together to discuss & pass laws/select leaders is called...

• A. an autocracy

• B. a direct democracy

• C. a monarchy

• D. an oligarchy

Which system of government is an indirect form of democracy, placing political decision making at least one-step away from the people?

• A. Theocracy

• B. Republic

• C. Monarchy

• D. Dictatorship

Which of the following is NOT a right granted to every American citizen in the Bill of Rights?

• A. freedom of speech

• B. right to bear arms

• C. freedom of religion

• D. right to vote

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

• A. universal suffrage.

• B. limited government.

• C. religious toleration.

• D. a laissez-faire economy.

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

• A. Trial by jury and no cruel punishments

• B. Freedom of speech and the press

• C. Life, liberty, and property

• D. Freedom of worship and the right to petition