Understanding Political Vocabulary Quiz

What does the root "poli" mean?

• power

• city

• rule

• pay

What is the meaning of the root "trib"?

• bestow, give, pay

• city

• system

• quality

The root "dom" refers to:

• power

• rule

• quality, realm, office

• city

Which root means "rule, strength"?

• ism

• crat, cracy

• posse, potent

• trib

The root "ism" is best defined as:

• system, manner, condition

• city

• power

• pay

What do the roots "posse" and "potent" mean?

• city

• power

• rule

• system

Which word best fits the meaning "the rule of the people" using the roots provided?

• democracy

• potentate

• metropolis

• donation

If a country is described as a "polity," what does this suggest about it?

• It is a system of cities.

• It is a form of government or organized society.

• It is a powerful nation.

• It is a place of giving.

Which of the following words means "a person who has power" based on the roots?

• democrat

• potentate

• tribune

• metropolis

If someone is described as "tribune," what is their likely role?

• A city leader

• Someone who gives or bestows

• A ruler

• A powerful person