Which statement describes a republic?

• The government is led by a strong leader that takes over by force.

• The government provides citizens with the right to vote on all issues.

• The government provides citizens with leadership based on family status.

• The government is led by representatives that reflect the ideas of citizens.

The chart below illustrates two systems of government. 

Based on the chart, which two systems of government are described? 

• Government 1 — federal
  Government 2 — confederal

• Government 1 — confederal

  Government 2 — federal

• Government 1 — federal

  Government 2 — unitary

• Government 1 — unitary

  Government 2 — confederal

The scenario below describes a government decision.

A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.

 

Based on the scenario, which form of government would most likely take this type of action?

• autocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

The scenario below describes an imaginary country.

 

In country Z there is a debate over the distribution of powers between the national government and state governments. Some argue for a centralized approach to maintain uniformity in policies and regulations across the country, while others support granting more power to regions to address local issues effectively.

 

Which system of government would best address both concerns raised by the people of country Z?

• federal 

• unitary

• autocracy 

• confederal 

Which answer describes how a confederal system of government would address the issue of building roads?

• The member state plans and builds its own roads.

• The national government plans and builds its own roads.

• The people of member states in each town and village build.

• The national government provides funds to states to build roads.

The passage below comes from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Which ethical idea is being described?

• justice

• rule of law

• individual worth

• personal responsibility

The quote below is from an American historical document.

“No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Based on the quote, how are the natural rights of citizens protected?

• no one is above the law

• all citizens must be treated the same

• the government must follow fair legal procedures

• the government can only do what is listed in the constitution

The timeline below shows events that took place in the Caribbean country of Haiti.

 

 

Based on the timeline, which document could have been used to encourage the establishment of a representative government?

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

In which way did the signing of the Magna Carta influence the American political system?

• by limiting states’ rights

• by creating natural rights

• by establishing the rule of law

• by giving the king unlimited power

The diagram below shows a relationship between historical documents and their impacts.

Which idea completes the diagram?

• Rule of law

• Individual rights

• Self-government

• Declaring independence