WorksheetsGovt. Unit 1 Part 1 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
an autocracy
a dictatorship
a federal republic
constitutional monarchy
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
an autocracy
a confederation
a federation
an oligarchy
France, the United Kingdom, and Spain are three examples of unitary states. This means that each country is
governed by a President and a Legislative branch
governed by a small committee of elite planners
governed constitutionally as one single entity, with one constitutionally created legislature
governed as an autocracy, with a single leader creating all of the laws of the country
How does a dictatorship MOST differ from a democracy?
In a dictatorship, the power of the government is restricted
In a democracy, citizens share in governing and being governed
In a dictatorship, individuals have the final say in government
In a democracy, no limits are placed on individual freedoms and rights
A federal system of government is
unique to the United States
one in which the central government controls the economy
one in which central government power is limited by a system of checks and balances
one in which power is shared between a central government and state or regional governments
Which are the four characteristics of the state?
population, territory, sovereignty, foreign policy
population, territory, sovereignty, constitution
freedom, liberty, sovereignty, government
population, territory, sovereignty, government
Which does NOT describe one of the four basic characteristics of a state?
A state has a democratic system
A state has sovereignty
A state has territory with clear borders
A state can make and enforce laws
Which phrase in the Preamble of the Constitution means that laws should be reasonable, fair, and impartial?
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
establish justice
promote the general welfare
Which is a way that governments are classified?
by population
by those who participate
by national wealth
by the number of legislators
The U.S. government is correctly classified as
unitary, presidential, and a direct democracy
federal, presidential, and an indirect democracy
unitary, presidential, and an indirect democracy
federal, presidential, and a direct democracy
When the people themselves create laws and policies, what type of government do they have?
an indirect democracy
a congressional government
an oligarchy
direct democracy
Which gives more power to a central government than to local governments?
a judicial government
a unitary government
a direct democracy
a territorial system
"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?
representative democracy
kingdom
direct democracy
monarchy
Most modern societies accept that to govern, direct-rule
is not a practical option
has limitations on who is represented
works for large-scale units, but not the small-scale units
is the preferred method to represent the will of the people
How is an oligarchy different from a monarchy?
Historically, oligarchies tended to replace monarchies as a common form of government
Oligarchies are only a theory, while monarchies have been around for thousands of years
Historically, oligarchies were mostly found in Asian areas while monarchies were the only form of European government
Oligarchies are rule by a few people or a small group, while monarchies are usually ruled by one person
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 theocratic state
a totalitarian state
a direct democracy
a representative democracy
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?
Confederal
Federal
Oligarchic
Unitary
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?
autocratic
democratic
oligarchic
dictatorship
Compromise is important in a democracy because
the majority will always arrive at the best decisions on public matters
minorities will always arrive at the best decisions on public matters
democracy insists on complete freedom for all individuals
compromise ensures that minority arguments are considered
Which describes equality in a democracy?
equal ability
equal opportunity
equal income
equal living conditions
