12 Multiple choice questions

A confederal system of government is:

• a union of independent states that delegate limited powers to a central authority

• a system where all powers are held by a central government

• a government where power is shared equally between central and regional governments

• a monarchy with absolute power vested in the king

A unitary system of government is:

• a system where all powers are held by a single central authority

• a system where power is shared between central and state governments

• a system where local governments have complete independence

• a system based on a confederation of states

A federal system of government is:

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

• a system where all power is held by a single central authority

• a system where regional governments are completely independent

• a system where the military controls the government

What is a direct democracy?

• A) A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

• B) A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• C) A system where one person holds all the power.

• D) A system where power is divided between central and regional governments.

What is an autocracy?

• A) A system where one person holds all the power.

• B) A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• C) A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

• D) A system where power is divided between central and regional governments.

What is a republic?

• A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

• A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• A system where one person holds all the power.

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

What is an oligarchy?

• A) A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• B) A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

• C) A system where one person holds all the power.

• D) A system where power is divided between central and regional governments.

What defines a democratic system of government?

• Citizens have a significant role in decision-making, typically through voting.

• Power is held by a small group of people.

• One person holds all the power.

• Power is divided between central and regional governments.

What is a unitary system of government?

• A system where all power is held by a central government.

• A system where citizens have a significant role in decision-making.

• A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• A system where one person holds all the power.

What characterizes an authoritarian system of government?

• Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, with limited political freedoms.

• Political freedoms are maximized for all citizens.

• The government is elected by the people through free and fair elections.

• There is a separation of powers among different branches of government.