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Govt. Unit 1 Part 1 Test Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

Canada has a Queen as its head of state, but also has a formal set of laws that is overseen by a Parliament and a Prime Minister. This means that its government could be classified as

a)

an autocracy

b)

a dictatorship

c)

a federal republic

d)

constitutional monarchy

2.

The European Union is an economic and political partnership between 27 democratic European countries. Its aims are to encourage peace, prosperity, and freedom for its 495 million citizens - in a fairer, safer world. Based on this description, the European Union could be called

a)

an autocracy

b)

a confederation

c)

a federation

d)

an oligarchy

3.

France, the United Kingdom, and Spain are three examples of unitary states. This means that each country is

a)

governed by a President and a Legislative branch

b)

governed by a small committee of elite planners

c)

governed constitutionally as one single entity, with one constitutionally created legislature

d)

governed as an autocracy, with a single leader creating all of the laws of the country

4.

How does a dictatorship MOST differ from a democracy?

a)

In a dictatorship, the power of the government is restricted

b)

In a democracy, citizens share in governing and being governed

c)

In a dictatorship, individuals have the final say in government

d)

In a democracy, no limits are placed on individual freedoms and rights

5.

A federal system of government is

a)

unique to the United States

b)

one in which the central government controls the economy

c)

one in which central government power is limited by a system of checks and balances

d)

one in which power is shared between a central government and state or regional governments

6.

Which are the four characteristics of the state?

a)

population, territory, sovereignty, foreign policy

b)

population, territory, sovereignty, constitution

c)

freedom, liberty, sovereignty, government

d)

population, territory, sovereignty, government

7.

Which does NOT describe one of the four basic characteristics of a state?

a)

A state has a democratic system

b)

A state has sovereignty

c)

A state has territory with clear borders

d)

A state can make and enforce laws

8.

Which phrase in the Preamble of the Constitution means that laws should be reasonable, fair, and impartial?

a)

insure domestic tranquility

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

establish justice

d)

promote the general welfare

9.

Which is a way that governments are classified?

a)

by population

b)

by those who participate

c)

by national wealth

d)

by the number of legislators

10.

The U.S. government is correctly classified as

a)

unitary, presidential, and a direct democracy

b)

federal, presidential, and an indirect democracy

c)

unitary, presidential, and an indirect democracy

d)

federal, presidential, and a direct democracy

11.

When the people themselves create laws and policies, what type of government do they have?

a)

an indirect democracy

b)

a congressional government

c)

an oligarchy

d)

direct democracy

12.

Which gives more power to a central government than to local governments?

a)

a judicial government

b)

a unitary government

c)

a direct democracy

d)

a territorial system

13.

"Republic: is a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to make laws for them." A republic is another name for what kind of government?

a)

representative democracy

b)

kingdom

c)

direct democracy

d)

monarchy

14.

Most modern societies accept that to govern, direct-rule

a)

is not a practical option

b)

has limitations on who is represented

c)

works for large-scale units, but not the small-scale units

d)

is the preferred method to represent the will of the people

15.

How is an oligarchy different from a monarchy?

a)

Historically, oligarchies tended to replace monarchies as a common form of government

b)

Oligarchies are only a theory, while monarchies have been around for thousands of years

c)

Historically, oligarchies were mostly found in Asian areas while monarchies were the only form of European government

d)

Oligarchies are rule by a few people or a small group, while monarchies are usually ruled by one person

16.

Tommy is a resident of Allenville in the fictional country of Gatormania. Each Tuesday morning before going to work Tommy, along with all the other residents, stops by City Hall and votes on any rules and laws that are being considered. Tommy lives in

a)

a theocratic state

b)

a totalitarian state

c)

a direct democracy

d)

a representative democracy

17.

Most countries in Africa have a government with a strong central authority. Local governments, like cities, counties, states, or provinces, have only the powers given to them by the central government. What system of government is being described?

a)

Confederal

b)

Federal

c)

Oligarchic

d)

Unitary

18.

From 1948 to 1994, South Africa existed under a system of apartheid. Under this system, white South Africans, about 18% of the population, controlled all of the instruments of government, the Parliament, the Executive Branch, and the courts. Black and non-white South Africans had few legal rights and could not vote in elections. This is what type of government?

a)

autocratic

b)

democratic

c)

oligarchic

d)

dictatorship

19.

Compromise is important in a democracy because

a)

the majority will always arrive at the best decisions on public matters

b)

minorities will always arrive at the best decisions on public matters

c)

democracy insists on complete freedom for all individuals

d)

compromise ensures that minority arguments are considered

20.

Which describes equality in a democracy?

a)

equal ability

b)

equal opportunity

c)

equal income

d)

equal living conditions