Unit 1 Quizizz

Which theory of state origins suggests that the state developed naturally from early family structures?

• a. The Force Theory
• b. The Evolutionary Theory
• c. The Divine Right Theory
• d. The Social Contract Theory

In a constitutional government, what is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• a. To establish absolute power for the ruling class
• b. To provide unlimited authority to the executive branch
• c. To set rules, structure, and limits on governmental power
• d. To eliminate the need for written laws

What distinguishes a direct democracy from an indirect democracy?

• a. Direct democracy has no elected officials
• b. In indirect democracy, people have no voice in government
• c. Direct democracy involves citizens directly creating laws, while indirect democracy uses representatives
• d. There is no significant difference between the two systems

How does the United States demonstrate characteristics of a mixed economy?

• a. The government has no role in economic regulation
• b. All industries are state-owned
• c. The federal government is the largest buyer of goods and services
• d. Private ownership is completely prohibited

What is a primary feature of socialism?

• a. Complete government control of all resources
• b. No government involvement in the economy
• c. Government ownership of most basic industries while maintaining some private enterprise
• d. Unlimited free market capitalism

In a communist economic system, who owns the means of production?

• a. Private corporations
• b. Individual citizens
• c. The state
• d. International organizations

How is the term "state" defined in the United States context?

• a. A completely independent nation
• b. A subdivision of the whole country
• c. A religious community
• d. An economic zone

What characterizes a constitutional monarchy?

• a. The monarch has unlimited power
• b. The monarch's power is limited by law or tradition
• c. There is no written constitution
• d. The people have no rights

What distinguishes an oligarchy from an autocracy?

• a. An oligarchy has democratic elections
• b. An autocracy has multiple rulers
• c. An oligarchy is ruled by a small elite group
• d. An autocracy has constitutional limits

What role does government play in a pure capitalist system?

• a. Controls all means of production
• b. Minimal interference in the economy
• c. Sets all prices and wages
• d. Owns all businesses