Government and Political Concepts Quiz

What is a Federal Government also known as?

• Confederation

• Unitary Government

• Federalism

• Monarchy

What is a Unitary Government?

• A government where power is divided between central and regional authorities

• A government where power is held by a single central authority

• A government where power is shared equally among all citizens

• A government where power is held by a few individuals

What does Popular Sovereignty refer to?

• The right of kings to rule

• The power of the people to govern themselves

• The authority of the military

• The influence of the wealthy

What are Natural Rights?

• Rights given by the government

• Rights inherent to all humans

• Rights granted by the king

• Rights specific to citizens of a country

What is a Social Contract?

• An agreement between countries

• An agreement between the government and the people

• A contract between businesses

• A treaty between states

What does the term Government refer to?

• A group of businesses

• The system by which a community is governed

• A collection of laws

• A type of economy

What is Popular Consent?

• The approval of the government by the people

• The consent of the wealthy

• The agreement of the military

• The approval of foreign nations

What is Federalism?

• A system where power is held by a single ruler

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments

• A system where power is held by the military

• A system where power is held by the wealthy

What is the Magna Carta?

• A modern constitution

• A historical document limiting the power of the king

• A treaty between nations

• A declaration of war

What is the English Bill of Rights?

• A document granting rights to the monarchy

• A document outlining the rights of citizens

• A treaty with France

• A declaration of independence