Purposes and Forms of Government

Which of the following is the main purpose of government?

• To create economic inequality

• To enforce laws and maintain order

• To limit individual freedoms

• To abolish social services

Tribal governments in the US are described as:

• Dependent on state governments

• Independent nations with their own government

• A division of the federal government

• Unrecognized with no legal standing

Which is true about tribal sovereignty?

• Cannot govern their own members

• Are subject to state laws

• Have authority within US borders

• Have no rights to land or its resources

What are local governments responsible for?

• National defense

• Public utilities

• Negotiating treaties

• Printing money

Which of the following can state governments do?

• Declare war

• Print money

• Establish public schools

• Regulate foreign trade

Which of the following can the federal government do?

• Conduct elections

• Issue drivers licenses

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Establish local police departments

In a federal system, the powers are:

• In the national government

• Divided between national and state government

• Only in state governments

• Given by the UN

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To make sure all laws are constitutional

• To prevent one branch from being too powerful

• To promote equality

• To simplify the legislative process

Separation of powers refers to:

• Dividing government responsibilities into separate branches

• The right of states to secede

• The ability to vote in elections

• Separation of church and state

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military