American Government Chapter 1 Test

Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

What government has one political party that is in TOTAL control?

• Democracy

• Totalitarian

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

Any system of government in which a small group holds power is called

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

In which form of government do individuals have the most freedoms?

• autocracy

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

Two types of government that are considered an autocracy are: __________________ and __________________.

• Monarchy and Dictatorship

• Democracy and Republic

• Oligarchy and Theocracy

• Anarchy and Communism

A government can have both a democracy and a monarchy. How is this possible?

• By having a monarch with ceremonial powers and an elected body for governance.

• By having a monarch with absolute power and no elected body.

• By having no monarch and only an elected body.

• By having multiple monarchs with shared power.

The divine right theory of government believes what?

• That rulers are chosen by the people

• That rulers are chosen by divine authority

• That rulers are chosen by their ability to lead

• That rulers are chosen by their wealth

Theocracy and anarchy are different in that:

• Theocracy is a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God, while anarchy is a state of disorder due to absence of authority.

• Theocracy is a state of disorder due to absence of authority, while anarchy is a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God.

• Both theocracy and anarchy are systems of government ruled by religious leaders.

• Both theocracy and anarchy are states of disorder due to absence of authority.

What are the four purposes of government?

• To maintain order, provide public services, ensure national security, and support the economic system

• To maintain order, provide public services, ensure national security, and promote individual freedoms

• To maintain order, provide public services, ensure national security, and regulate international trade

• To maintain order, provide public services, ensure national security, and control the media

25. What is the difference between unitary government, confederation, and federal republic?

• A unitary government centralizes power, a confederation is an alliance of states, and a federal republic shares power between national and state governments.

• A unitary government is an alliance of states, a confederation centralizes power, and a federal republic shares power between national and state governments.

• A unitary government shares power between national and state governments, a confederation centralizes power, and a federal republic is an alliance of states.

• A unitary government and a federal republic both centralize power, while a confederation shares power between national and state governments.