USG 1.1Checks and Balances Government and Political Systems Quiz

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

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

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

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

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