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Purpose of Government

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This branch of government has the power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle social/lawful disputes.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

2.

This branch of government has the power to make laws and frame public policies.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

3.

This branch of government has the power to execute, enforce, and administer laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

4.

The concept that government is not all powerful and it is restricted; individuals have particular, guaranteed rights.

a)

Limited government

b)

Representative government

c)

Universal suffrage

d)

Democracy

5.

The concept that all adult citizens have the right to vote in a sovereign state.

a)

Limited government

b)

Representative government

c)

Universal suffrage

d)

Constitution

6.

The concept that the powers of government rest with a majority of the people; rule by the people

a)

Limited government

b)

Universal suffrage

c)

Constitution

d)

Democracy

7.

This is a body of law, written or implied, that sets out the principles, structure, and processes of the government.

a)

Democracy

b)

Constitution

c)

Freedom

d)

Declaration of Independence

8.

Which of the following is NOT required for the formation of a state?

a)

Population

b)

Territory

c)

Freedom

d)

Government

e)

Sovereignty

9.

American government is (check all that apply)

a)

a social democracy

b)

a constitutional republic

c)

a federal republic

d)

a direct democracy

e)

a presidential system

10.

Who devised the separation of powers of government into three, co-equal branches?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Locke

c)

Hobbes

d)

Rousseau