AG Unit 1 FA Dummy 5, 2025-26

After studying different forms of government, a student notes a system where several states keep their independence but cooperate on defense and trade. This form is best described as:

• Confederation

• Unitary government

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

A researcher analyzes historical governments and finds that one system allowed groups to remain mostly independent while joining for common goals. Which system fits this description?

• Oligarchy

• Confederation

• Federal system

• Parliamentary democracy

Imagine several neighboring tribes agreeing to work together on security and trade but keeping control of their own affairs. This arrangement is an example of a:

• Confederation

• Monarchy

• Unitary state

• Republic

A country forms when independent regions join for mutual benefit but maintain most of their self-rule. This describes which political structure?

• Confederation

• Autocracy

• Federalism

• Oligarchy

A form of government in which the executive branch is elected separately from the legislative branch, often leading to more combative relations between the two, is called:

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Monarchical

• Federal

Presidential government is best described as:

• The executive and legislative branches are combined

• The legislative branch appoints the executive

• The executive and legislative branches are elected separately

• The judiciary controls the executive branch

Which system features a separately elected executive and legislature that may compete for power?

• Parliamentary

• Oligarchic

• Presidential

• Confederation

A government where the president is chosen independently from the legislature and often leads to tension is known as:

• Presidential

• Theocratic

• Unitary

• Authoritarian

A political scientist studying countries finds one where the executive and legislature are elected independently, causing frequent policy deadlocks. This system is best identified as:

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Federal

• Oligarchic

Imagine a country where the president and members of the legislature belong to opposing parties, resulting in conflicts over lawmaking and executive actions. Which form of government does this scenario describe?

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Monarchical

• Confederation