Amer. Gov Unit 1 Test Retake

What is an authoritarian (autocratic) form of government?

• A government where power is held by the people

• A government where one person or a small group holds unlimited power

• A government where power is divided between central and local governments

• An alliance of independent states

In a representative democracy, who is chosen to represent the people?

• The Oligarchic Council

• The Military Dictator

• The Elected Representatives

• The Royal Monarch

What is a characteristic of a republic?

• Sovereign power is held by the monarch

• Sovereign power is held by those eligible to vote

• The executive is chosen by the legislature

• The president is elected every eight years

What is the best example of a presidential government?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• United States

• Australia

What did the English Bill of Rights prohibit during peacetime?

• Standing army

• Freedom of speech

• Taxation without representation

• Freedom of the press

According to Hobbes, what is the state of nature?

• A peaceful society free of monarchy

• A state where all individuals are naturally equal

• A state where all individuals are governed by law and order

• A utopian society governed by a king

What was the main purpose of government according to Montesquieu?

• Maintain law and order, political liberty, and property

• Expand territory through conquest

• Increase wealth

• Promote a state religion

What is the primary function of a constitution in a democratic government?

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit the powers of the government and protect citizens' rights

• To centralize power in the hands of a few

• To promote economic growth

Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'separation of powers'?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy