AG 1.3 Dummy

What is one of the three classifications for government forms mentioned in the text?

• The number of political parties

• The geographic distribution of governmental power within the state

• The economic status of the country

• The level of military strength

What is a direct democracy?

• A government where representatives make decisions for the people

• A system where the people vote on laws directly in mass meetings

• A government led by a single ruler

• A system with a central authority making all decisions

Which form of democracy is more common in the United States?

• Direct democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

In which type of government does a single person hold unlimited political power?

• Democracy

• Confederation

• Autocracy

• Federal government

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a single individual

• A system where power is shared among several countries

• A government where power is held by a small, self-appointed elite

• A government with a direct form of democracy

Which of the following describes a unitary government?

• Power is divided between central and local governments

• All powers are held by a single, central agency

• Power is shared among independent states

• Government is structured to prevent any central authority

What is a confederation?

• A centralized government with complete control

• An alliance of independent states with limited central power

• A form of government with a direct democratic approach

• A system where local governments have more power than the central government

In a federal government, how are powers divided?

• Between the central government and several local governments

• Between various independent states

• Between the legislative and executive branches

• Between the people and the government

What is a characteristic of a presidential government?

• The prime minister is chosen by the legislature

• The executive and legislative branches are separate and coequal

• The executive branch is part of the legislature

• The legislature has no power to block executive actions

How is a prime minister selected in a parliamentary government?

• By direct vote of the people

• By the legislature or parliament

• By a national referendum

• By appointment from the executive branch