Week 1 Gov - Understanding Government and Politics

How does an oligarchy differ from a democracy?

• Oligarchy is ruled by a few, democracy by many

• Oligarchy is ruled by many, democracy by a few

• Oligarchy is ruled by one, democracy by none

• Oligarchy is ruled by none, democracy by one

What is the primary purpose of the government?

• To control the economy

• To maintain order and provide public services

• To ensure equal wealth distribution

• To promote individualism

What distinguishes a constitutional government from an authoritarian government?

• Constitutional government has no laws, authoritarian has strict laws

• Constitutional government is limited by laws, authoritarian is not

• Constitutional government is ruled by one, authoritarian by many

• Constitutional government is ruled by many, authoritarian by one

How was popular sovereignty important to the founding of American democracy?

• It justified the rule of a king

• It established the idea of government by consent of the governed

• It promoted the idea of a strong central government

• It supported the idea of a theocracy

What is the main difference between liberal and conservative ideologies?

• Liberals favor tradition, conservatives favor change

• Liberals favor change, conservatives favor tradition

• Liberals favor authoritarianism, conservatives favor democracy

• Liberals favor monarchy, conservatives favor republics

Define citizenship (civic duty).

• The responsibility to obey laws and participate in government

• The right to rule over others

• The ability to ignore laws

• The privilege to avoid taxes

What is the difference between a republic and a direct democracy?

• Republic is ruled by a monarch, direct democracy by citizens

• Republic is ruled by citizens, direct democracy by representatives

• Republic is ruled by representatives, direct democracy by citizens

• Republic is ruled by a few, direct democracy by one

What is a totalitarian government?

• A government that controls all aspects of life

• A government with limited control

• A government ruled by a few

• A government ruled by many

How is government different from politics?

• Government is a process, while politics is a structure

• Government is a structure, while politics is a process

• Government is about power, while politics is about laws

• Government is about laws, while politics is about power

What is political socialization?

• The set circumstances (family, social groups/identity, economic status) that forms the attitudes and practices held by people which shapes their political ideology

• The belief in a single political party

• The rejection of all political systems

• The acceptance of authoritarian rule