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SSCG1 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a unitary government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the people have supreme power

2.

Which country is the best example of a unitary government?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

India

3.

What is a federal government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the people have supreme power

4.

Which country is the best example of a federal government?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

India

5.

What is a confederate government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the people have supreme power

6.

Which organization is the best example of a confederate government?

a)

European Union (EU)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

d)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

7.

What is an authoritarian form of government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the people have no rights

8.

Which country is an example of an authoritarian government?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

North Korea

d)

Canada

9.

What is a democracy?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which supreme power rests with the people

10.

What is a presidential government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the executive and legislative powers are separate and independent

11.

Which country is the best example of a presidential government?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

India

12.

What is a parliamentary government?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the executive and legislative powers are one

13.

Which country has a parliamentary government?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

India

14.

What is a direct democracy?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which the will of the people is translated into public policy directly through mass meetings

15.

What is a representative democracy?

a)

A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government

b)

A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency

c)

An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters

d)

A government in which representatives are chosen through elections to represent the overall will of the people