Unit 1 Test: Intro to Government

Out of these, the best example of an oligarchy is:

• China
• The United States

Government:

• Provides order
• Prevents chaos
• Is an institution through which a society makes and enforces public policies
• All of the above

Democracy requires all of the following to prosper EXCEPT:

• A large, powerful upper class
• Public school system
• Network of social services
• Citizen participation in civic life

An autocracy may consist of:

• A dictator
• A king, queen or emperor
• A & B
• None of the above

What is one of the four characteristics of a state?

• Culture
• Government

The United States is a direct democracy.

• True
• False

A country refers to a population who may or may not be homogeneous.

• True
• False

A network of volunteer organizations is necessary in order for a democracy to prosper.

• True
• False

In a democracy, we make decisions based on majority rule, with no limitations.

• True
• False

We have learned that one of the purposes of government is to provide safety and protection to the people as a whole. In your opinion, do you think that the government has the right to monitor your text messages as a means of tracking possible terrorists? Why or why not? Defend your answer.