Government EOC Study Guide

What is a government?

• An organization that governs a community or unit

• A type of food

• A musical band

• A software program

Which of the following best describes the relationship between power and authority in the context of government?

• Power is the ability to enforce decisions, while authority is the legal and formal right to make those decisions.

• Power and authority are interchangeable terms in government.

• Authority is the ability to enforce decisions without legal backing, while power is always legally established.

• Neither power nor authority is relevant to the functions of government.

Define sovereignty.

• The authority of a state to govern itself or another state

• A type of government

• A historical document

• A political ideology

What is public policy?

• A set of laws and regulations

• A type of public speaking

• A brand of software

• A medical procedure

Who is typically responsible for making political decisions in a democratic society?

• Elected officials

• Corporate leaders

• Religious figures

• None of the above

What is majority rule?

• A decision-making process where the majority of members determines the outcome

• A rule that only applies to minority groups

• A voting system where each vote counts equally

• A governmental structure

What is limited government?

• A government structured by law to limit its powers

• A government with unlimited power

• A government controlled by a single political party

• A government without a constitution

Which of the following best describes a government form where a single person rules, a religious leadership governs, or a small group holds power?

• Monarchy, Theocracy, Oligarchy

• Democracy, Republic, Anarchy

• Communism, Federalism, Totalitarianism

How is direct democracy different from indirect democracy (representative democracy)?

• Direct democracy involves citizens voting directly on laws and policies, while in indirect democracy, they elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

• Direct democracy is a form of government where laws are made by a governmental agency, while indirect democracy involves public voting.

• There is no difference; both terms describe the same governmental system.

• Indirect democracy allows for direct public interventions, whereas direct democracy is based on elected representatives.

How is parliamentary democracy different from presidential democracy?

• In parliamentary democracy, the government is elected by the legislative body, whereas in presidential democracy, the president is elected separately from the legislative body.

• Parliamentary democracy does not have a president, while presidential democracy does.

• Parliamentary democracy has a faster legislative process than presidential democracy.

• There is no significant difference between the two.