Foundations of Government Review

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?

• Population

• Territory

• Sovereignty

• Religion

What does sovereignty refer to in the context of a state?

• The ability to make and enforce laws

• Control over territory and its population

• The size of the population

• The cultural practices of the people

What is the role of government in a state?

• To provide entertainment

• To ensure economic equality

• To make and enforce laws & maintain the State

• To control the media

What is a parliamentary system characterized by?

• The state controls society

• Elected officials choose one of them to be "prime minister"

• A single ruler with absolute power

• A constitutional monarchy

What does an absolute monarchy imply?

• The ruler is chosen by elected officials

• The ruler has limited power and is guided by a constitution

• The ruler is a king or queen who rules without limits

• The state is controlled by a totalitarian regime

In an oligarchy, who holds the power?

• The government controls all aspects of life

• The government controls most aspects of life

• A few wealthy people

• Religious leaders

This single leader took power by force and has absolute control over people in the country

• King

• Dictator

• Representative

• Religious leader

In a Direct Democracy, citizens vote to elect representatives who represent their interests

• True

• False

Dictatorships and _____________ often suppress the freedoms/rights of it's citizens.

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

Can a dictatorship be a democracy?

• Yes

• No