Unit 13 Test Warm Up

How does a monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• Leaders are elected by the people.

• Leaders are born into ruling families

• Leaders rule for a limited term.

• Leaders are chosen by a higher power.

A government where laws and decisions are based on religious beliefs and rulers are chosen by a higher power is called a:

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

A country where the government controls all aspects of people’s daily lives, no rival organizations are allowed, and an absolute leader holds power is an example of:

• A republic

• A totalitarian government

• A democracy

• A constitutional monarchy

What is the main difference between an autocracy and a republic?

• The type of leader in power

• The size of the country

• The role of citizens in the political process

• The presence of a written constitution

Which principle prevents events like the Beijing protest crackdown from happening in the United States?

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

• Checks and balances

In a unitary system of government, where is power concentrated?

•  The local governments

• The state governments

• The central government

• A combination of state and national governments

A government where the executive and legislative branches are both elected by the people is a:

• Unitary government

• Confederation

• Federal government

• Theocracy

What type of government did the United States establish after adopting the U.S. Constitution?

• Federal government

• Unitary government

• Confederation

• Autocracy

When independent states create a government that only manages foreign affairs while maintaining their sovereignty, this is called a:

• Unitary system

• Federal system

•  Republic

• Confederation

A major advantage of a federal system is that:

• The national government has total control.

• Local governments prevent the national government from becoming authoritarian.

• The central government controls all aspects of life.

• Power is held entirely by state governments.