USG 1.1Checks and Balances Government and Political Systems Quiz
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the system of Checks and Balances in a government?
To concentrate power in one branch
To limit the power of the executive branch
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To eliminate the need for separate branches
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the principle of Separation of Powers in a government?
To centralize power in one branch
To divide powers and responsibilities among different branches
To give all power to the legislative branch
To have only one branch in the government
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Rule of Law for Limited Government emphasize?
That the government is above the law
That the law does not apply to everyone
That the government can use power arbitrarily
That the law applies equally to all citizens
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the characteristic of an Autocracy?
Shared power among different branches
Regular elections for the ruler
Limited power and authority
Absolute power and authority
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What defines a Dictatorship as a form of government?
Democratic decision-making process
Freedom of opposition and individual rights
Concentration of power in the hands of one individual
Limited control over government and society
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