Gov.St1 Quiz

What is a unitary government?

• A centralized government where all powers are held by a single central agency.

• A government where powers are divided between central and local governments.

• An alliance of independent states.

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

In a federal government, how are the powers of government divided?

• All powers are held by a single central agency.

• Powers are divided between a central government and several lower levels of government.

• Powers are held by a small, self-appointed elite.

• Powers are only assigned to national defense and trade.

In an authoritarian government, who often leads the government?

• Elected officials

• Military leaders

• Local governments

• Independent states

Which of the following is an example of an authoritarian government?

• Great Britain

• United States

• European Union (EU)

• Nazi Germany

What is the main purpose of a confederate government?

• To centralize all powers in a single agency.

• To divide powers between central and local governments.

• To handle matters that independent states assign to it.

• To control all aspects of citizens' lives.

Which of the following countries has a federal structure of government?

• Soviet Union

• North Korea

• United States

• Nazi Germany

What is the role of local governments in a unitary government?

• They have all the powers.

• They have no powers.

• They have only the powers that the central government gives them.

• They have powers equal to the central government.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a confederate government?

• Central government holds all powers.

• Local governments have no powers.

• Member states retain their own identity and laws.

• Power is held by a small, self-appointed elite.

In a democracy, who holds the supreme power?

• The government

• The people

• The military

• The judiciary

In a parliamentary government, who chooses the executive?

• The people

• The judiciary

• The parliament

• The military