Government and Economy Quiz

Which type of government typically has no protection for individual rights?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Federation

• Autocracy

Which term describes a government with a single set of rules, policies, laws, and standards for everyone, regardless of what people may need in a certain area?

• Unitary

• Democracy

• Federation

• Confederation

Which term describes a government that follows the principle of federalism, but there is a lack of unity and support for the common good?

• Unitary

• Democracy

• Federation

• Confederation

Who has the most power in a democracy?

• One ruler

• The people

• Religious officials

• A group of leaders

Which statement is characteristic of an autocracy?

• Leaders base their decisions on people's wishes.

• The government can make the fastest decisions.

• It is difficult to reach any agreement on laws.

• The government is centered around the states.

Which system of government can create a power struggle between the different levels of government?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Federation

Which scenario indicates a relatively high level of economic freedom?

• A nation's gross domestic product is among the lowest.

• A nation has free internet use and the highest literacy rates.

• A nation's market and trade are controlled by the government.

• A nation holds elections for only certain government officials.

Which outcome is expected from a free market economy?

• Innovation and creativity are in decline.

• Opportunities and prosperity are limited.

• The number of patents issued increases.

• Business owners earn less in profit.

Which of the following would be an outcome of a country that does not have laws regarding copyright?

• Creativity in the arts would increase.

• People would be less motivated to create.

• Inventions would have greater protections.

• Businesses would be earning more profits.

A nation revises term limits for leaders of government. Which feature of democratization is represented?

• Protection of rule of law

• Protection of human rights

• Adoption of free and fair elections

• Promotion of individual rights