CST UNIT 1 GOV

Which statement about bias in social studies sources is true?

• Most social studies sources contain some bias.

• Bias is most often found in primary sources.

• Bias is most often found in secondary sources.

Read this claim:

It is morally wrong not to vote.

Which type of claim is this?

• Claim of fact

• Claim of policy

• Claim of value

Read this claim:

Representative democracy is better at representing the views of citizens than direct democracy.

Which statement about the claim is true?

• It is arguable but not defensible.

• It is defensible but not arguable.

• It is both arguable and defensible.

Authority is power that is:

• always outside of government control.

• recognized as legitimate.

• characterized by rule over others.

Which statement describes a difference between authoritarian government and constitutional government?

• In a constitutional government, the power of the government is limited.

• In an authoritarian government, the power of the government is limited.

• In a constitutional government, the power of the government is unlimited.

What do the terms confederal, unitary, and federal all refer to?

• How much power a government has

• Where the power of a government is located

• Who has the power in a government

Which statement is true of a parliamentary government but not a presidential government?

• The head of government has little power over the legislature.

• The legislative branch selects the head of government.

• The head of government is directly elected by the people.

Which statement best describes an advantage of direct democracy over indirect democracy?

• It can be more responsive to the interests of citizens.

• It can require less time and energy on the part of citizens.

• It can make decision making more efficient by bringing more voices to the table.

Which option best describes the role of citizens in a dictatorship?

• To play an active role in electing government officials

• To ensure that no government officials are corrupt

• To follow the laws and orders of the government without question

Read this list about the characteristics of democracy:

Recognizing the fundamental worth and dignity of each individual

Ensuring the equality of all citizens under the law

Accepting majority rule while insisting on minority rights

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Which item also belongs in the list?

• Ensuring that all citizens are economically equal

• Committing strongly to political ideals and refusing to compromise

• Demanding the largest possible degree of individual freedom