US GOV/CIV Midterm Review Unit 1

Which "Major type of government" involves placing the power into the hands of the citizens?

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• dictatorship

• democracy

In a ______ system of government, the central government has the most authority.

• Unitary

• Federal

• Confederal

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

In a ______ system of government, the regional government has the most authority.

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Monarchical

• Parliamentary

• Federal

In a ______ system of government, the central government and regional government share authority.

• Dictatorial

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Monarchical

The U.S. has a ______ system of government.

• Parliamentary

• Unitary

• Federal

• Confederal

• Monarchical

Which "Major type of government" involves rule by one?

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• democracy

• republic

Which "Major type of government" involves rule by few?

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• dictatorship

• democracy

In a presidential democracy, who has a role in electing the chief executive?

• Parliament

• The People

• House of Lords

Which is the primary characteristic of a direct democracy?

• All eligible citizens can assemble and vote on government issues.

• Citizens elect representatives and officials to government offices.

• Common citizens can petition the king or queen.

• Citizens can vote for the dictator’s political party.

Which document established the principle of limited government?

• Petition of Right

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• None of the Above