F23 Social Studies Test #2 Forms of Government and the Enlightenment

The process of formally approving a document is known as-

• Ratification

• Amendment

• Democracy

• Constitution

A situation where there is no central government or authority is known as:

• Autocracy

• Utopia

• Anarchy

• Authoritarianism

This form of government is defined by a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. They often gain power through wealth or military force.

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Totalitarian/Dictator

• Absolute Monarchy

In which form of government do citizens have the power to vote directly on laws and policies proposed by the government?

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Federal Republic

• Representative Democracy

Charlotte, James, and Aria are discussing a form of government in which power is held by one person who inherits it from their mother or father. Although this person is not elected by the people of their country, they must abide by a written set of rules that limit their power. Which type of government are they discussing?

• Totalitarian

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

In John Locke's Social Contract Theory, what is considered the primary responsibility of the government?

• Ensure equal distribution of wealth.

• Establish the rights and limitations of the people.

• Safeguard the natural rights of the people.

• Generate wealth for its citizens.

In the context of John Locke's Social Contract Theory, what is the people's recourse if the Government fails to fulfill its contractual obligations?

• Submit a formal grievance to the Government's complaint department.

• Overthrow and establish a new Government

• Emigrate to a country with a more reliable Government.

• Do nothing, as trust in the Government is essential for societal functioning.

This type of government is characterized by a single person or group having absolute power, often obtained by force and not inherited. What is it called?

• Totalitarian/Dictator

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

This type of government is characterized by citizens electing officials to represent their interests.

• Autocracy

• Representative Democracy

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

A country run by a small powerful elite class who have control over the majority.

• A Constitutional Dictatorship
• A Democracy
• An Absolute Monarchy
• An Oligarchy