Crash Course Government and Politics Quiz

What is the purpose of studying government and politics?

• To win elections

• To become better citizens

• To start a revolution

• To become professional politicians

What is the term used to describe how power is distributed in a government?

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Economics

• Politics

What type of government does the USA have?

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

What is the most important thing a person can do to participate in government and politics?

• Vote in elections

• Display yard signs

• Become more educated

• Run for office

What is the main function of Congress?

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Abolish laws

What is the term used to describe the rejection of government?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Republic

What is the purpose of political ideologies?

• To promote unity

• To create division

• To understand different perspectives

• To suppress freedom

What is the USA considered to be in terms of citizen participation?

• A communist state

• An oligarchy

• A dictatorship

• A democracy

What is the purpose of studying American government and politics?

• To understand how to manipulate the system

• To become a professional politician

• To become a more engaged and active citizen

• To promote anarchy

What is the USA's form of government?

• Communism

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship