Government Units 1 and 2 Practice Test

What is significant about the Virginia colony’s House of Burgesses?

• It was the first democratically elected colonial legislature.

• It was the first colonial assembly to impose taxes.

• It was the first colonial assembly to declare independence.

• It was the first colonial assembly to create a constitution.

The Mayflower Compact and the U.S. Constitution both reflect what concept?

• Federalism

• Self-government

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

What did geography have to do with Britain’s policy of salutary neglect?

• The colonies were located far away from Britain, making it difficult for Britain to enforce its policies.

• The colonies were located close to Britain, making it easy for Britain to enforce its policies.

• The colonies were located in a mountainous region, making it difficult for Britain to enforce its policies.

• The colonies were located in a desert region, making it difficult for Britain to enforce its policies.

What is significant about Hammurabi’s Code?

• It established a direct democracy.

• It was an early example of justice and the right to due process of law.

• It was the first set of laws to include taxation.

• It was the first set of laws to include military service.

What kind of democracy was found in ancient Greece?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Indirect democracy

• Constitutional democracy

What kind of democracy was found in ancient Rome?

• Direct democracy

• Constitutional democracy

• A republic (representative democracy/indirect democracy)

• Monarchy

How is an authoritarian government different from a democratic government?

• In an authoritarian government, the leader does not have to follow the law and the people don’t have rights.

• In an authoritarian government, the leader is elected by the people.

• In an authoritarian government, the people have more rights than in a democratic government.

• In an authoritarian government, the leader has limited power.

In what type of economy does the government control all of the economy?

• Capitalist

• Mixed

• Communist

• Traditional

What type of economy has private property and private ownership of businesses?

• Capitalist

• Mixed

• Communist

• Traditional

In the 1920s, the U.S. government had only very few regulations for the economy. What was this policy called?

• Federalism

• Laissez-faire

• Mercantilism

• Isolationism