Foundations of Government Test Review

The three main components of Government consist of:

• People, Power, and Policies

• Federal, State, Local

• Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

One characteristic of a state is sovereignty. Why is sovereignty important to a state?

• It allows for international trade.

• It ensures independence and self-governance.

• It provides economic stability.

• It guarantees social equality.

How does the United States ensure national security?

• Through international alliances

• By maintaining a strong military

• By promoting global peace

• Through economic sanctions

Name three ways the government provides services to its citizens.

• Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure

• Taxation, Legislation, Regulation

• Defense, Diplomacy, Trade

• Welfare, Employment, Housing

How are conflicts resolved in government?

• Through the court or judicial system

• By enforcing strict laws

• Through military intervention

• By public voting

Which form of government has total and complete control over all aspects of its citizen’s life?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Republic

• Monarchy

How does a dictator control his people?

• Through democratic elections

• By using propaganda, violence, and fear

• By promoting freedom of speech

• Through economic incentives

Which form of government could be summarized as “government by the people for the people”?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

In a Theocracy, rulers and laws are directed by:

• The people

• Religious leaders

• Military leaders

• Elected officials

Name a major difference between a Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy.

• Monarchs are elected in a Monarchy

• Monarchs have absolute power in a Constitutional Monarchy

• A Constitutional Monarchy has a constitution limiting the monarch's power

• Monarchs are religious leaders in a Monarchy