Government and Power

Where does power lie in a democracy?

• In the hands of a single ruler

• With the elected representatives

• With the judiciary

• With the citizens

Power in a dictatorship lies with whom?

• The people

• The military

• The dictator

• The judiciary

Where does power lie in a confederation?

• In the central government

• In the member states

• Equally between central government and member states

• In an external authority

Where does power lie in a federal government?

• In the central government

• In the state governments

• Shared between central and state governments

• In the local governments

Where does power lie in a unitary government?

• In the central government

• In regional governments

• In local municipalities

• In a federal system

What is government?

• An organization that makes and enforces laws

• A type of economic system

• A cultural tradition

• A scientific theory

A compromise is:

• A complete agreement without any concessions

• A settlement of differences by mutual concessions

• A decision made by one party only

• An agreement to disagree

What are the four characteristics of a state?

• Population, Territory, Sovereignty, Government

• Economy, Culture, Language, Religion

• Military, Economy, Technology, Education

• Geography, Climate, Resources, Infrastructure

What is the free enterprise system?

• A system where the government controls all businesses

• A system where businesses are privately owned and operate with minimal government interference

• A system where businesses are owned by the community

• A system where businesses are owned by foreign entities

The initial purpose of the meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 was to:

• Draft the Declaration of Independence

• Revise the Articles of Confederation

• Elect the first President of the United States

• Establish the Bill of Rights