Understanding Government and Democracy

What are the four features of a state?

• Population, Territory, Sovereignty, Government

• Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, Oligarchy

• Constitution, Rule of Law, Unitary System, Confederate System

• Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Common Sense

Which document is considered the first step towards self-government in America?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

Who is known for the political philosophy that emphasizes the social contract and the right of people to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean Rousseau

• Charles Montesquieu

Which type of government is characterized by a single central authority that holds the power?

• Federal System

• Confederate System

• Unitary System

• Parliamentary System

What is the main difference between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

• In a presidential democracy, the executive is separate from the legislature.

• In a parliamentary democracy, the executive is separate from the legislature.

• In a presidential democracy, the judiciary is part of the legislature.

• In a parliamentary democracy, the judiciary is part of the executive.

Which document limited the power of the English monarch and laid the foundation for constitutional government?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

Which philosopher is known for the idea of separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean Rousseau

• Charles Montesquieu

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

• To establish a monarchy

• To outline the structure and powers of government

• To create a confederate system

• To ensure a unitary system

Which of the following is NOT a type of democracy?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchic Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

What is the significance of the English Bill of Rights?

• It established the first self-government in America.

• It limited the powers of the English monarch and expanded the rights of Parliament.

• It was the first document to establish a social contract.

• It was a philosophical work by Thomas Hobbes.