Unit 1 Quiz: Foundations

Which system of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

• an oligopoly

• a confederation

• a local government

• a unitary government

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GA.SSCG1.a.

Which type of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation?

• a democracy

• an oligarchy

• an autocracy

• a confederation

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GA.SSCG1.b.

Which type of government would have the MOST amount of citizen participation?

• a democracy

• an oligarchy

• an autocracy

• a confederation

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GA.SSCG1.b.

Why is the United States government considered a representative democracy/republic?

• People elect government officials to speak for them.

• Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president.

• The government is divided into three separate branches.

• An executive cabinet provides advice on diplomatic issues.

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GA.SSCG1.d.

At one time the Union of African States (1961 - 1963) was considered a confederation.

Which choice listed describes the distribution of power in the Union of African States?

• Power is shared equally by the central and regional authorities.

• The power is held by one central authority and no regional authorities.

• Strong central government, where the central authority holds most of the power.

• Weak central government, where the regional authorities hold most of the power.

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GA.SSCG1.a.

 A federal government is one which

• grants broad legislative powers to a bicameral legislature

• concentrates all power in the hands of the central government

• states ally together in order to form a political alliance to prevent the possible invasion from outside forces

• divides powers between the state and national government with the national government being supreme or sovereign.

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GA.SSCG1.a.

This type of government is ruled by a small, exclusive group of people. These people are often wealthy.

• dictatorship

• democracy

• oligarchy

• autocracy

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GA.SSCG1.b.

What is a key feature of unlimited governments such as a dictatorship?

• 1. These systems ensure the freedom of speech for all citizens

• The leaders in these systems have unrestricted authority

• These systems have multiple branches that balance each other's power

• The citizens in these systems can freely choose their leaders

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GA.SSCG1.b.

In order to hold power, a government must be able to do all of the following: (choose 3)

• make laws

• enforce laws

• judge/interpret laws

• manage the economy

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GA.SSCG1.a.

How are Presidential and Parliamentary Democracies different

• the president and prime minister are members of the executive branch ONLY

• Presidents are members of the legislative body and executive

• Prime Ministers are members of the legislative body and executive

• the president and prime minister are members of the legislative branch ONLY

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Ga.SSCG1.c