Ch.1 Foundations of Government Quiz

What is the primary purpose of government according to the social contract theory?

• To maintain a classless society

• To protect the natural rights of citizens

• To expand territorial boundaries

• To control the economy

Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?

• Centralized power in a single national government

• Power is divided between national and state governments

• Rule by a single individual

• Absence of a formal government structure

Which type of government is characterized by the rule of a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

In a parliamentary system, who is typically the head of government?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch

• The Chief Justice

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free markets?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the main role of government in a mixed economy?

• To own all means of production

• To regulate and promote economic stability and growth

• To eliminate all forms of taxation

• To ensure complete economic equality

Which of the following best describes a constitutional monarchy?

• A government where the monarch has absolute power

• A government where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution

• A government without a monarch

• A government ruled by religious leaders

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in a government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To adjudicate disputes

Which of the following is a feature of a direct democracy?

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions

• Citizens vote on laws and policies directly

• A single leader makes all decisions

• Decisions are made by a council of elders

What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a government?

• To establish a national religion

• To outline the structure and powers of government

• To provide a detailed economic plan

• To ensure military dominance