Government and Power

Where does power lie in a democracy?

• In the hands of a single ruler

• solely with the people of the state

• With the judiciary

• With the military

Where does power lie in a dictatorship?

• In the hands of the people

• In the hands of elected representatives

• In the hands of a single leader or a small group

• In the hands of 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 the local governments

• Equally between central and local governments

• In the judiciary

What is government?

• An organization that makes and enforces laws

• A type of economic system

• A cultural tradition

• A scientific theory

A compromise is:

• An agreement reached by each side making concessions

• A complete victory for one side

• A situation where no agreement is reached

• A decision made by a single party without input from others

Which of the following 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?

• An economic system where private businesses operate in competition and largely free of state control.

• A political system where the government controls all aspects of the economy.

• A social system where wealth is distributed equally among all citizens.

• A cultural system focused on preserving traditional values.

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