OC - CE - Why Study Government?

Government is responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws for which of the following?

• A community, state, or country

• Only a community

• Only a state

• Only a country

According to the text, who does the government serve?

• The people it governs

• Only the wealthy individuals

• Private corporations

• Foreign entities

What type of government is the United States?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

In most governments, how does the power flow?

• From the people to the government

• From the government to the people

• From the military to the people

• From the wealthy to the government

What document helps protect the people from the government?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the text imply about the role of citizens in society?

• Citizens should be passive

• Citizens should be active and informed

• Citizens should ignore the government

• Citizens should follow leaders without question

What does the text imply about the importance of staying interested in society?

• It is not important

• It is crucial for good citizenship

• It is only for leaders

• It is a waste of time

What does the text suggest about the impact of leadership on foreign wars?

• It decreases the likelihood of foreign wars

• It has no impact on foreign wars

• It increases the likelihood of foreign wars

• It makes foreign wars unpredictable

What is the tone of the text regarding the consequences of letting leaders make decisions?

• Optimistic

• Neutral

• Cautionary

• Indifferent

Why should you attend public policy events?

• To stay informed about community decisions

• To avoid civic duties

• To socialize only

• To ignore public issues