Unit 1 Quiz 1 (Government Systems/Types)

Which type of government SYSTEM has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

• A Unitary government

• An Oligopoly

• A Federal Government

• A Confederation

A federal government is one that does which of the following...

• Grants broad powers to a bicameral legislature

• States ally together to form a political alliance and protect each other

• Separates powers between national and state level; National having the most power

• Separates powers between national and state level; States having the most power

Peru and Venezuela are considered UNITARY SYSTEMS.

The main characteristic of a UNITARY SYSTEM is...

• Governed only by a Monarch

• Makes laws and rules, which are unconstitutional

• Ruled by one dominant class or race

• Governed by one single UNIT, with a Constitutionally created legislature

How would you describe Switzerland's distribution of power (System)?

They are the modern example of a Direct Democracy...

• unitary

• partisan

• federal

• oligarchy

Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?

• democracy

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• plutocracy

Which form of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation?

• a confederation

• a democracy

• an oligarchy

• an autocracy

The most common form of political participation in the United States is

• writing letters to public officials

• working on a political campaign

• holding offices in a political party

• voting in elections

What is the difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

• In democracies, the power of the government is limited.

• In authoritarian, the citizens hold most of the power

• In authoritarian, many have power

• In democracies, government officials gain power through force

The government of Israel can be classified as a parliamentary democracy. Which statement provides the BEST definition of this type of government?

• a government ruled by the wealthiest, upper-class elite in society

• a government ruled by people who have been selected by talent, ability, and good leadership skills

• a government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister

• a government ruled by a small group distinguished by royalty, wealth, family, or military powers.

Nearly all of Latin American governments use a presidential system of government. This means

• the executive branch is more powerful than the other branches of government.

• an executive branch exists and has power separate from the legislature.

• the president's power cannot be stopped by the judicial branch.

• a president must work closely with the parliament who chooses him or her.