Social Studies Quiz

What does the term "Federal" refer to in a system of government?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What is the definition of "Sovereignty"?

• The state of being united as a whole.

• The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

• A situation where different elements are equal.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

What does "Unity" mean in social studies?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• The authority of a state to govern itself.

• The state of being united or joined as a whole.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What is "Authoritarianism"?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• A system of government in which one leader or group has absolute power.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

• A situation where different elements are equal.

What does "Balance" refer to in social studies?

• The authority of a state to govern itself.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

What is a "Unitary" system of government?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What does "Confederate" mean in terms of government?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states or groups that come together for a common purpose but maintain their own powers.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What is decentralization?

• The concentration of power in a central government.

• The distribution of authority and responsibility away from a central government.

• The creation of new laws by a central authority.

• The elimination of local governments.

What is a political unit?

• A group of citizens with no governing power.

• An organization or entity that has the power to govern itself and make laws.

• A temporary committee for special tasks.

• A division of a central government.

What does power distribution refer to?

• The concentration of power in a single leader.

• The way in which power is shared among different levels of government.

• The removal of power from local authorities.

• The establishment of a new government.