Fondations of Gov. Unit 1

What is the significance of the Quartering Act?

• It was a key event that led to the American Revolution
• It was a key event that led to the Civil War
• It was a key event that led to World War II
• It was a key event that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?

• In a democracy, power is held by the people, while in a dictatorship, power is held by a single ruler or small group
• In a democracy, power is held by a single ruler or small group, while in a dictatorship, power is held by the people
• In a democracy, power is divided between multiple branches of government, while in a dictatorship, power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler
• In a democracy, power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler, while in a dictatorship, power is divided between multiple branches of government

What is the government’s goal according to the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a monarchy
• To enforce strict laws
• To protect the rights of the people
• To promote economic growth

What are the aspects of a representative democracy?

• Power is held by the people through direct participation
• Power is shared between multiple branches of government
• Power is divided between a central government and regional governments
• Power is held by elected representatives

What was the significance of the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Petition of Rights?

• They limited the power of the monarchy and protected individual rights
• They established absolute monarchy in England
• They abolished the monarchy in England
• They granted the monarchy unlimited power

What is the intent of the Petition of Rights?

• To establish a system of direct democracy
• To limit the power of the monarchy and protect individual rights
• To abolish the monarchy
• To grant the monarchy unlimited power

How does a parliamentary government differ from that of a presidential government?

• In a parliamentary government, the executive is chosen by the judiciary, while in a presidential government, the executive is chosen by the people
• In a parliamentary government, the executive is elected by the people, while in a presidential government, the executive is appointed by the legislature
• In a parliamentary government, the executive is part of the legislative branch, while in a presidential government, the executive is separate from the legislative branch
• In a parliamentary government, the executive is separate from the legislative branch, while in a presidential government, the executive is part of the legislative branch

How has French philosopher Montesquieu influenced American government?

• By promoting direct democracy
• By advocating for a separation of powers
• By supporting absolute monarchy
• By advocating for a strong central government

What characterizes a unitary system of government?

• Power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler
• Power is divided between a central government and regional governments
• Power is shared between multiple branches of government
• Power is held by the people through direct participation

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It established the principle of limited government and protected individual rights
• It abolished the monarchy in England
• It granted unlimited power to the monarchy
• It established a system of direct democracy