What is the difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?

Presidential democracy allows the legislature to choose the executive.

Parliamentary democracy does not have a judicial branch.

Parliamentary democracy does not have an individual executive, but a presidential democracy does.

Presidential democracy does not have an equivalent to Parliament, the parliamentary democracy's legislative branch.

Thomas Jefferson is often praised by historians for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which statement best explains why this can be said?

The philosophies of John Locke and Montesquieu are used.

It was written in the middle of the 18th century.

It contains many references to "nature's God" and religion.

There is evidence that it was written in France.

Which statement best explains American democracy?

The power of the government comes from its citizens.

Government leaders inherit their power.

A small, elite group controls the government.

Elected government officials are above the law.

How did Rousseau's The Social Contract influence early American documents such as the Declaration of Independence?

The Social Contract emphasizes the role of equality among men and giving up personal rights in exchange for government protection.

The Social Contract describes government as most effective with a strong authoritarian leader in charge.

The Social Contract provided an example of old regime beliefs that the new American system was diligent in removing itself from.

The Social Contract actually was influenced by the Declaration of Independence as it was written well after it.

Thomas Hobbes stated that life would be “nasty, brutish, and short” without a state or government. Which of these functions of government would likely be most important, according to Hobbes?

Establishing prisons to hold criminals and reduce crime.

Designating state flowers and other items to celebrate states.

Passing laws to encourage the expansion of businesses.

Reducing taxes to allow people to keep more income.

The power of the legislative branch, in a parliamentary democracy, can best be described by which statement?

The legislative branch has considerable power because the prime minister and cabinet are drawn from the parliament.

The legislative branch has little power.

The powers of the legislative branch are drawn from the monarch.

The legislative branch has equal power with the executive and judicial branches.

Nearly all Latin American governments use a presidential system of government. What does this mean?

An executive branch exists and has power separate from the legislature.

The president's power cannot be stopped by the judicial branch.

A president must work closely with the parliament who chooses him or her.

The executive branch is more powerful than the other branches of government.

In a truly democratic society, which of the following happens during an election?

The elected candidate takes office without violence from the rival party

Citizens are required to vote for the candidate that belongs to their party

Citizens vote, but the winner is ultimately decided by a high court

The candidate that has been appointed by a political party takes power

Which statement illustrates a critical difference between a democracy and a monarch?

More viewpoints are utilized to make law in a democracy.

The leader of a monarch has only ceremonial powers.

The leader of a monarch is an authoritarian figure.

There is no central leader in most types of democracy.

Which two kinds of government would be considered farthest apart in terms of placing importance on popular sovereignty?

federal republic and constitutional monarchy

presidential democracy and parliamentary democracy

How is an oligarchy different from a monarchy?

Oligarchies are rule by a few people or a small group, while monarchies are usually ruled by one person.

Historically, oligarchies tended to replace monarchies as a common form of government.

Oligarchies are only a theory, while monarchies have been around for thousands of years.

Historically, oligarchies were mostly found in Asian areas while monarchies were the only form of European government.

Which statements does NOT describe an advantage of having a unitary state?

It is a structure that can ignore local needs.

It is a simple form of government.

Laws are uniform throughout the nation.

The government system is more strong and powerful.

Australia has a federal system of government. This means that power is …

divided between the national and state governments.

centered in the country's state governments.

centered in the country's national government.

divided between Australia and the United Kingdom.

*At one time, the Union of African States (1961-1963) was considered a confederation. Which statement describes the distribution of power in the Union of African States?

Weak central government, where the regional authorities hold most of the power.

Power is shared equally by the central and regional authorities.

The power is held by one central authority and no regional authorities.

Strong central government, were the central authority holds most of the power.

The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limited government. How did it do this?

Restricted the power of the monarch.

Established a system of checks and balances in Parliament.

Guaranteed the right to a fair and speedy trial.

Stated that everyone was equal under the law.

What was one way the English Bill of Rights expanded on the Magna Carta?

State that the monarch must have Parliament's consent to levy taxes.

Establishing an independent judiciary.

Re-establishing the supremacy of the monarch.

Stating that people had the right to a fair and speedy trial.

How does John Locke's writing, Two Treatises of Government, reflect upon the ideals of the Enlightenment?

Men are created with equal rights and responsibilities under the law of nature.

Civil society is not possible when men work to protect their property.

There is no private property, and therefore no justice or injustice.

Government must be ruled by a democracy, rather than by a monarch.

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30 sec • 1 pt

France, the United Kingdom, and Spain are three examples of unitary states. What does this mean?

The country is governed by a small committee of elite planners.

The country is governed by a President and a Legislative Branch.

The country is governed as an autocracy, with a single leader creating all of the laws of the country.

The country is governed constitutionally as one single entity, with one constitutionally created legislature.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European philosopher proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control?

Hobbes

Voltaire

Rousseau

Montesquieu

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Magna Carta-Petition of Rights-English Bill of Rights -- These documents have had a lasting impact on American democracy by providing a foundation for which of the following?

The Federalists Papers

The United States Constitution

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was run as an oligarchy. Which of the following BEST describes an oligarchy?

Small group of citizens controlling things.

Economy was controlled by the masses.

Adult males enjoyed equal political rights.

Foreigners were not allowed to participate in trade.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu and Jean-Jacques Rousseau are best known for what?

French Enlightenment philosophers

Advocates of American Independence

Proponents of a constitutional monarchy in France

Influences on the ideals that shaped American government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The United States government is a republic or can be called a representative democracy. Why?

All citizens debate issued and vote on the laws.

People elect members of Congress to make laws.

Division of power exists among the three branches.

Power is shared between the nations and the states.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European philosopher believed that the purpose of government is to protect natural rights?

John Locke

Thomas Hobbes

Baron de Montesquieu

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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AG&C REVIEW: Unit 1 - Foundations

France, the United Kingdom, and Spain are three examples of unitary states. What does this mean?

Which European philosopher proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control?

Magna Carta-Petition of Rights-English Bill of Rights -- These documents have had a lasting impact on American democracy by providing a foundation for which of the following?

The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was run as an oligarchy. Which of the following BEST describes an oligarchy?

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu and Jean-Jacques Rousseau are best known for what?

The United States government is a republic or can be called a representative democracy. Why?

Which European philosopher believed that the purpose of government is to protect natural rights?

What is the difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?

Thomas Jefferson is often praised by historians for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which statement best explains why this can be said?

New England's town meetings and other colonial self-governments were good examples of what type of government?

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