Practice CP Gov Final

What is the primary function of a government?

• To create chaos

• To establish order and provide services

• To dismantle laws

• To promote anarchy

Which document outlines the fundamental principles and structure of a government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

What does the term "popular sovereignty" refer to?

• Rule by a monarch

• Power held by the people

• Control by a dictator

• Authority of the military

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a government?

• To concentrate power in one branch

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To eliminate checks and balances

• To unify all governmental functions

What is the system of checks and balances designed to do?

• Allow one branch to dominate the others

• Ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

• Abolish the separation of powers

• Create a single ruling authority

What is meant by "limited government"?

• Government with unlimited power

• Government restricted by laws and a constitution

• Government that controls all aspects of life

• Government without any laws

What is federalism?

• A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments

• A system with only a central government

• A system with only regional governments

• A system where power is held by a single ruler

What are delegated powers?

• Powers reserved for the states

• Powers given to the national government

• Powers shared by both state and national governments

• Powers not specified in the constitution

What are reserved powers?

• Powers given to the national government

• Powers shared by both state and national governments

• Powers reserved for the states

• Powers not specified in the constitution

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers given to the national government

• Powers shared by both state and national governments

• Powers reserved for the states

• Powers not specified in the constitution