US Government Review

The leader in a monarchy ________.

• ​utilizes opposing opinions to make law in a democracy.

• ​only has ceremonial powers.

• ​acts freely with little political opposition.

• ​shows restraint with their political powers.

How are leaders chosen in a democracy?

• Constitution​al convention.

• Political rallies.

• Elected by people.

• Chosen at birth.

Which philosopher proposed the idea of “separation of powers” between branches of government?

• Charles De Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• William Blackstone

The sale of private property for government use is called ____________.

• due process

• governmental seizure

• eminent domain

• subordination

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

This quote from the Declaration of Independence states that _______________________________.

• government obtains its power through the consent of those whom they govern.

• government does not have the right to tax those they govern.​

• government has powers that set them above the people they govern.​

• ​government can establish standing armies without the consent of the legislature.

An unalienable right, stated in the Declaration of Independence and contributes to our current national identity is ___.

• government assistance.​

• political Fundraising.​

• economic security.​

• pursuit of happiness.

What belief from John Locke had the greatest influence on the American Colonists?​

• All people have certain “natural” or unalienable rights.​

• Leaders rule and obtain power through Divine Right

• Governments maintain order by any mean.​

• Powers of government branches must be equal.​

Which form of government borrows some elements from two other forms of government​?

• Tribal government

• Classical Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Socialist Government.​

What is an economic system where the state controls all means of production.

• Fascism

• Constitutional monarchy

• Socialism

• Communism

In Texas, in order to vote, you must _________________.

• Pay a poll tax.

• Join a political party.

• Register to vote.

• Be at least 21 years old.