Unit 1 Government Review

The supreme power of a state to act within its territory and have absolute authority over its internal and external affairs is called:

• Policy

• Sovereignty

• Legislative Power

• Legitimacy

Which of the following is a basic function of government?

• Taxing the citizens

• maintaining a navy

• creating public parks

• ensuring national security

Which of the following is another name for the term general welfare?

• Public Good

• Social Contract

• Public Needs

What principle of American democracy is at work when two opposing groups relax some of their demands in an attempt to reach an agreement?

• Compromise

• Worth of the Individual

• Rule of Law

What principle of American democracy

is exemplified when people vote, obey the law,

serve on juries, keep informed about current issues, or volunteer for social services?

• Compromise

• Rule of Law

• Citizen Participation

Americans believe strongly that a balance should be struck between majority rule and...

• Natural Laws

• Civic Participation

• Protecting Minority Rights

“All men are created equal” reflects the Founders’ commitment to which principle?

• Majority Rule

• Rule of Law

• Individual Worth

According to the principle of popular sovereignty, where does ultimate government authority come from?

• Rulers

• Foreign Governments

• The People

Which of the following describes a confederate/confederal system of government?

• The central government has only the powers given to it by the states

• Power is concentrated in a central government

• All levels of government share power.

In a presidential system, the president is in charge of the...

• Upper House of the national legislature

• regional legislatures

• national court system

• executive branch