Government and Political Systems Quiz

Which of the following best defines a federal system of government?

• Power is held by a single central authority

• Power is shared between central and regional governments

• Regional governments control the central government

• The military holds the highest authority

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Create laws

• Judge legal disputes

A government ruled by a small group of elites is best described as:

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Which political ideology advocates for minimal government intervention in both personal and economic matters?

• Socialism

• Liberalism

• Libertarianism

• Conservatism

Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?

• The executive and legislative branches are separate

• The president is directly elected by the people

• The head of state is always a monarch

• The executive is drawn from the legislature

In a democracy, sovereignty resides with:

• The courts

• The president

• The military

• The people

Which principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Rule of law

• Supremacy of the legislature

Which of the following rights is typically protected by a democratic constitution?

• Right to vote

• Right to inherit property

• Right to privacy in contracts

• Right to conscription

The rule of law means:

• Laws are created by the executive branch

• Everyone, including the government, must follow the law

• Judges can make laws as needed

• Only citizens must follow the law

Which level of government typically handles foreign policy in a federal system?

• Municipal government

• Provincial government

• Federal government

• Local government