Topic 6 mini assessment

In ____, a group of powerful individuals makes decisions for the rest of society. Which phrase completes the statement?

• a monarchy

• a theocracy

• an oligarchy

• a democracy

What is an important advantage of the United States constitutional republic over a totalitarian nation?

• U.S. citizens are able to rely on government instructions to know how to act.

• The leaders of the United States can respond more quickly to an emergency.

• Because the United States follows the rule of law, citizens' rights are protected.

The chart below describes the characteristics of three forms of government. Which sentence completes the chart?

• Religious leaders use their authority to run the government.

• A single all-powerful ruler makes decisions for the community.

• Citizens make decisions by voting on important issues directly.

• Elected representatives make key decisions for the community.

In the United States, power is shared between the national government and the state governments. Which system of government does the United States have?

• unitary

• federal

• autocratic

• confederal

In the United States, power is shared between the national government and the state governments. Which system of government does the United States have?

• unitary

• federal

• autocratic

• confederal

Based on the passage, which system of government does France have?

• unitary

• federal

• autocratic

• confederal

Which economic system allows for greater economic freedom?

• communism

• capitalism

• socialism

• fascism

How is the distribution of goods and services determined in a free market system?

• by the free interaction of producers and consumers, based on supply and demand

• by government officials who determine what should be produced and how it is distributed

• by the government for basic industries and utilities, and by supply and demand for other goods and services

• by private trading arrangements between groups of producers and consumers, supervised by government officials.

Which phrase defines the meaning of "U.S. foreign policy"?

• any action by Congress affecting the size of U.S. armed forces

• any government policy concerning affairs within the United States

• any action by private individuals helping people in foreign countries

• any U.S. government action relating to other countries around the world

What do these international organizations have in common?

• International organizations focused on common defense

• International organizations that grew out of the Cold War

• International organizations formed to help developing nations

• International organizations in which the United States plays a role