Unit 1 pt 1 : Foundations of Government

What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a single person?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Which system of government features a loose alliance of independent states with limited central authority?”

• Unitary power

• Federal power

• Confederation

• Autocracy

What is the term for a person who is a legally recognized member of a state?

• Sovereignty

• Citizen

• Public Policy

• Autocracy

Which of the following is a required characteristic of a state?

• Must have people

• Must have a large size

• Must be homogeneous

• Must have a strong economy

What is the definition of sovereignty?

• The ability to influence other countries

• Supreme and absolute power within its own territory

• The power to create laws

• The ability to control economic resources

How does the government ensure justice?

• By creating more laws

• By making laws reasonable, fair, and impartial

• By increasing surveillance

• By reducing taxes

What obligation do people have towards their ruler in the Divine Right Theory?

• To question their decisions.

• To obey them as they would God.

• To elect them every few years.

• To support them financially.

Which of the following is NOT a concept of the Divine Right Theory?

• Rulers are chosen by God.

• People have the right to overthrow a ruler.

• Rulers have a divine right to govern.

• People must obey the ruler as they would God.

What type of government is typically found in countries with a strong central government and no regional authorities?

• Unitary government

• Federal government

• Confederation

• Oligarchy

Which government type is characterized by a division of shared powers between national and state governments?

• Federal government

• Unitary government

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy