Topic 7 Test Review

Which option correctly lists the levels of government in the United States, from largest to smallest?

• federal government, state governments, local governments

• federal government, local governments, state governments

• local governments, state governments, federal government

• state governments, federal government, local governments

Select ALL that apply. Which are characteristics of democratic governments?

• rule of law

• limited input from the people

• leadership roles may be hereditary

• active citizen participation

Which is an example of a government providing services?

• The national government negotiates a trade agreement.

• A state government passes a law requiring bicyclists to wear helmets.

• A local village opens a new library and community center.

• The national government approves spending on a new aircraft carrier.

Select ALL that apply. Which statements about treaties are accurate?

• Treaties guide the cooperation that occurs between countries.

• Treaties help countries establish ways to share and protect resources.

• Treaties usually have political goals but rarely have economic goals.

• Treaties are made by a single country and then imposed on another country.

Which type of boundary does the Rio Grande River form between the U.S. and Mexico?

• a geometric boundary

• a natural boundary

• a cultural boundary

• an artificial boundary

A system of government in which a small group holds power

• absolute monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A form of government with a hereditary king or queen exercising supreme (highest) power

• absolute monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A form of government in which citizens elect government leaders to represent the people and run the government

• absolute monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A government in which one person has absolute (total) power to rule and control the government, the people, and the economy

• absolute monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A system of government in which the officials are regarded as divinely inspired

• absolute monarchy

• theocracy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy