Foundations of Gov Background Knowledge Check

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a feature of American democracy?

• Direct democracy

• Federalism

• Presidential system

• Unitary system

In ancient Athens, citizens participated directly in making laws—a model known as _________.

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Which system of government divides power between national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Unitary system

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

Fill in the blank: The U.S. uses ________, where people elect representatives to make laws and policies on their behalf.

• republicanism

• direct democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Which of the following best describes an autocracy?

• Power is divided between national and state governments

• One person holds absolute power, often ruling without the people's consent

• Power is held by religious leaders

• Citizens participate directly in making laws

A ________ is a specific type of autocracy where the leader typically seizes power by force, maintains control through fear or violence, and limits political opposition.

• dictatorship

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

A ________ economy emphasizes private ownership, competition, and limited government interference.

• free-enterprise

• command

• traditional

• mixed

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Liberalism' and argued that all individuals are born with certain natural rights, specifically the rights to life, liberty, and property?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

According to John Locke, what gives a ruler power?

• Divine right

• Consent of the governed

• Military strength

• Wealth

Which philosopher expanded the idea of the social contract by emphasizing popular sovereignty, the idea that true political power belongs to the people?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu