WorksheetsUnit 1 - Foundations of American Government Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a unitary government? (SSCG1a)
a)
A centralized system of government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency/government.
b)
A system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.
c)
A system of government which is an alliance of independent states. Handles only those matters that member states assign to it.
d)
A system of government where the executive and legislative branches of the government are separate, independent of one another, and coequal.
2.
What is a confederal government (confederacy)? (SSCG1a)
a)
A system of government which is an alliance of independent states. Handles only those matters that member states assign to it.
b)
A centralized system of government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency/government.
c)
A system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.
d)
A system of government where the executive and legislative branches of the government are separate, independent of one another, and coequal.
3.
What is a federal system of government? (SSCG1a)
a)
A system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.
b)
A centralized system of government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency/government.
c)
A system of government which is an alliance of independent states. Handles only those matters that member states assign to it.
d)
A system of government where the executive and legislative branches of the government are separate, independent of one another, and coequal.
4.
What is a presidential system of government? (SSCG1c)
a)
A form of government in which the executive and legislative branches of the government are separate, independent, and coequal. Voters elect the Legislature and Chief Executive who is part of the Executive Branch.
b)
A centralized system of government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency/government.
c)
A system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.
d)
A system of government in whcih the executive branch is made up of the prime minister, or premier, and that official's cabinet.
5.
What is a parliamentary system of government? (SSCG1c)
a)
A system of government in whcih the executive branch is made up of the prime minister, or premier, and that official's cabinet.
b)
A system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.
c)
A centralized system of government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency/government.
d)
A form of government in which the executive and legislative branches of the government are separate, independent, and coequal. Voters elect the Legislature and Chief Executive who is part of the Executive Branch.
6.
A form of government in which a single person holds unlimited political power.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Democracy
7.
A form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite (or wealthy few).
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Communisim
c)
Monarchy
d)
Socialism
8.
A form of government lead by a hereditary ruler/King or Queen.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Democracy
9.
A form of government in which the supreme authority rests with the people.
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Communism
d)
Socialism
10.
A form of government based on the idea that the benefits of economic activity should be fairly distributed amongst its people.
a)
Socialism
b)
Autocracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
11.
A form of government which calls for the collective "common", or state ownership of land, and other productive property (means of production).
a)
Communism
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Oligarchy
12.
What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy? (SSCG1d)
a)
Direct - Vote by People, Representatives - Elected Representatives to make decisions.
b)
Direct - All decisions and laws are sanctioned by a King or Queen, Representative - All decisions and laws must be approved by an elected official.
13.
What is the rule of law?
a)
concept that holds that government and its officials are always subject to the law, and not above it.
b)
each branch has certain powers with which it can check the operations of the other two.
c)
the chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
d)
fair treatment of federal and state officials of Government.
14.
Which of the following is not an idea in which the U.S. government took from the Magna Carta? (SSCG2a)
a)
Three Branches of U.S. Government
b)
Rights of Life, Liberty, and Property
c)
No taxation without representation
d)
Bill of Rights
15.
Which of the following is an idea in which the U.S. government taken from the Petition of Right? (SSCG2a)
a)
All of the above
b)
No taxation without representation
c)
No imprisonment without cause
d)
no quartering of soldiers/troops
16.
Which of the following is not an idea in which the U.S. government took from the English Bill of Rights? (SSCG2a)
a)
None of the above
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
No cruel and unusual punishment
d)
Protection of people's rights
17.
Who wrote Leviathan? (SSCG2b)
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
John Locke
c)
Charles Montesquieu
d)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
18.
What is the Social Contract Theory? (SSCG2b)
a)
The unspoken agreement between individuals to give up certain natural rights in order to enjoy the benefits of society and Government
b)
Contract signed by the Founding Fathers to sign the Articles of Confederation.
19.
Second Treatise on Government. (Which Philosopher is responsible?)
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Charles Montesquieu
d)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
20.
Spirit of Laws (Which Philosopher is responsible?)
a)
Charles Montesquieu
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
21.
Social Contract (Which Philosopher is responsible?)
a)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Charles Montesquieu
d)
Thomas Hobbes
22.
TRUE or FALSE: The Preamble is the introductory part of a constitution which states the reasons for and intent of the law. (SSCG2c)
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Which early philosopher stated that the government should be divided into three branches and argues for separation of powers? (SSCG2b)
a)
Baron de Montesquieu (Charles)
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
24.
The philosopher who wrote Two Treatise on Government believed that all people are born free and equal, with the rights to life, liberty, and property was (SSCG2b)
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d)
Baron de Montesquieu (Charles)
25.
Which of the following statement correctly evaluates the Declaration of Independence? (SSCG2c)
a)
It is a persuasive document that seeks to justify the America's reasons for independence
b)
It is a descriptive document that provides an insight into history
c)
It is a biased personal correspondence that has little historical value
d)
It is a unique historical record of Britain's point of view
26.
The Declaration of Independence states that among our inalienable rights are "Life, Liberty, and __________" (SSCG2c)
a)
Pursuit of Happiness
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Property
d)
Government
27.
The head of government in a presidential democracy is called the _____ and the head of government in a parliamentary democracy is called the _____. (SSCG1c)
a)
President, Prime Minister
b)
Congressman, Senator
c)
Prime Minister, President
d)
President, King or Queen
28.
Which form of government allows citizens to rule themselves by voting on important issues? (SSCG1d)
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Anarchy
29.
Autocracy and Oligarchy are two forms of which type of Government? (SSCG1b)
a)
Authoritarian
b)
Republic
c)
Federal
d)
Democracy
30.
Brazil is led by a president who is elected by the citizens. Citizens in Brazil elect a new president every four years. Citizens also elect representatives to service in two different legislative bodies. What form of government does Brazil have? (SSCG1d)
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
31.
The people of Denmark elect representatives to sit in Parliament, a lawmaking body. The Queen of Denmark heads the country, but she only has a small role in the government. The government is led by a Prime Minister, who is appointed from among the elected representatives. What form(s) of government does Denmark have? (SSCG1b,c,d)
a)
Representative Democracy and Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy and Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy and Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship and Monarchy
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