Unit 1 US Government exam review-long version

What is a monarchy?

• A government controlled by a small group of people.

• A government where power is inherited by a single person, usually within a family.

• A government where all citizens have equal power.

• A government where the state owns all means of production.

What does autocracy mean?

• A government where power is in the hands of one person who has total control.

• A government where power is divided among different branches.

• A government where power is held by elected representatives.

• A government where power is distributed among the working class.

Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?

• Volunteering

• Attending school

• Understanding the workings of our government

• Voting

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen (not a duty)?

• Serving on a jury

• Paying taxes

• Volunteering

• Obeying local, state, and national laws

What is one of the two ideals of the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom and democracy

• Equality and the right to bear arms

• Natural rights: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Liberty and justice for all

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered a weak document?

• It provided a strong central government

• It lacked the power to enforce laws

• It allowed for a single, powerful executive

• It had a well-established taxation system

Does the USA follow a federal, confederate, or unitary style of government?

• Federal

• Confederate

• Unitary

• None of the above

Is the USA Presidential or Parliamentary?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Monarchical

• Dictatorial

Which of the following is not one of the four theories of government listed in the study guide?

• Force

• Evolutionary

• Divine Right

• Economic

What is not a requirement of a Nation State?

• Population

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• Religion