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Unit 4 Test Review

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

• A system of government that one person has absolute power.

• A single ruler

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Confederate

2.

A system of government where a few people hold all the power.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

3.

1. The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws.

2. Suited for smaller communities.

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Monarcy

d)

Oligarchy

4.
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have? 
a)
Representative democracy
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
5.
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?  
a)
rule by a single political party
b)
a small group of leaders 
c)
rule by the people
d)
a single leader
6.
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?  
a)
rule by a single political party
b)
a small group of leaders 
c)
rule by the people
d)
a single leader
7.
 What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?
a)
A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
b)
The head of state is chosen by Parliament
c)
 Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
d)
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves 
8.

Nobody has power over other members of the society.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Anarchism

9.

Gov't that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

a)

communism

b)

totalitarianism

c)

autocracy

d)

oligarchy

10.

Gov't that promises complete equality, abolition of profit, no social classes, and all property controlled by the state.

a)

communism

b)

totalitarianism

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

11.
One person is in charge.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
12.

In this country, the government distributes wealth and services in order to provide for citizens. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Socialism

d)

Direct Democracy

13.

  1. i asked you to copy 5 countries who have Federal governments.......

  2. give me 2 from the list below. ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   ​

Choose from the below words
Iran
Japan
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
United States
Canada
14.

Government led by a king or queen.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Patriarchy

15.

SWITZERLAND

Citizens elect representatives to sit in two different lawmaking assemblies. But citizens also vote several times a year to decide on laws. Citizens can vote to propose their own laws or undo laws passed by their representatives. All citizens may vote directly on these laws. (Hint: There are TWO governments being described)!

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Autocracy

e)

Monarchy

16.

Citizens vote to elect their leaders.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Democracy

d)

Aristocracy

e)

Plutocracy

17.
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government
a)
The existence of multiple political parties.
b)
Enforcement of religious laws.
c)
A written constitution.
d)
Direct elections for governmental decisions.
18.

A form of government in which citizens vote directly to elect leaders and settle public issues is.....

a)

a direct democracy

b)

republicanism

c)

ferderalism

d)

an autocracy

19.

System of government in which the states have more power than the central government

a)

Confederal

b)

Federal

c)

Unitary

d)

Presidential

20.

The movie The Purge is a good example of

a)

Autocracy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Democracy

21.

Citizens elect representatives to represent them in government also known as a republic

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

22.

Control of the government is in the hands of a few.......

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

23.

A person living in a country legally but is not a citizen is called

a)

Alien

b)

Foreign

c)

Citizen

d)

Uncitizen

24.

The Queen of England (Rest in Peace) is an example of this form of government

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Representative Democracy

25.

The government serves as a community - controlling all ownership of production and business. There is no private ownership

a)

Socialism

b)

Democracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Communism

26.

In this form of government, people vote DIRECTLY on laws or other political matters

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarcy

d)

Socialism

27.

A form of government in which citizens vote directly to elect leaders and settle public issues is a ......

a)

republicanism

b)

theocracy

c)

direct democracy

d)

dictatorship

28.

A few years ago, the country of Peru under President Alberto Fujimori, suspended the Constitution and seized

complete political power for himself by using the military. What kind of government did he create?

a)

Empire

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Direct Democracy

29.

Power is balanced between each branch of government through “separation of powers” in a __________ system .

a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)

Parliamentary

d)

Presidential

30.

Imagine you are studying the history of a country where the leadership is passed down within the same family. What is this form of government called?

a)
Democracy
b)

Monarchy

c)
Socialism
d)

Theocracy

31.

Where is power held within a confederal system?

a)
In the central government
b)

In the regional governments

c)
In the judicial branch
d)
In the executive branch
32.

One person is in charge of a...

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

33.

One person is in charge of a...

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

34.

Citizens have no rights in a...

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

35.

This form of government can coexist with another

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Theocracy

36.

This government is led by a king or queen

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Anarchy

37.

Nobody is in charge of a(n)

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

38.

A democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government...

a)

Representative

b)

Direct

c)

Autocracy

d)

Dictatorship

39.

Citzens vote to elect leaders in a

a)

Democracy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Absolute Monarchy

40.

A small group leads the government in a(n)

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Absolute Monarchy

41.

The group with power can be based on race or social class..

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Dictatorship

42.

Democracy where citizens participate in lawmaking themselves

a)

Republic

b)

Direct

c)

Monarchy

d)

Autocracy

43.

• A system of government that one person has absolute power.

• A single ruler

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Confederate

44.

A system of government where a few people hold all the power.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

45.

1. The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws.

2. Suited for smaller communities.

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Monarcy

d)

Oligarchy

46.
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have? 
a)
Representative democracy
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
47.
 What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?
a)
A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
b)
The head of state is chosen by Parliament
c)
 Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
d)
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves 
48.

Nobody has power over other members of the society.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Anarchism

49.
A queen rules a nation.  When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
50.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution.  He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
51.
Three military leaders take over a nation.  They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
52.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion.  Their citizens must practice this religion.  What kind of government do these nations have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
53.

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and profit-driven trade and industry?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Mixed Economy

54.
Anna lives in a direct democracy.  What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law.
55.

Which economic system is characterized by the set prices determined by consumer/corporation through supply and demand?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Mixed Economy

56.
Brady lives in a representative democracy.  What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote.
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law.
57.
The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
58.
The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
59.
What form of government is the United States?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
60.

(By Power Source) Match the following:

a)

When the supreme power (social and political) is concentrated in the hands of one person, whose decisions/actions are not subject to any restraints

1.

Autocracy

b)

"rule of the people" & "rule of the majority" where citizens exercise power directly or indirectly in the formation of a governing body; Free and fair elections and multiple political parties are essential

2.

Democracy

c)

"rule of the few" where the power rests with a small number of people often distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, religious affilation, military affilation

3.

Oligarchy

61.

(By Power Structure) A union between partially self-governing States/regions under a central (federal) government; where powers of government are shared between central and local governments

a)

Anarchy

b)

Confederation

c)

Unitary

d)

Federation

62.

(By Power Structure) A centralized government where all powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency

a)

Anarchy

b)

Confederation

c)

Unitary

d)

Federation

63.

(By Power Structure) A union of sovereign states, united for purposes of common action; usually created by treaty and meant to deal with crucial issues like defense, foreign relations, and trade.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Confederation

c)

Unitary

d)

Federation

64.
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common? 
a)
a small group of leaders
b)
rule by one person 
c)
rule by people 
d)
rule by a family 
65.

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

a)

In a constitutional monarchy, the people vote on the king or queen

b)

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen mostly ceremonial as they don’t really hold any power

c)

In an absolute monarchy, the king writes the constitution not the people

d)

A constitutional monarchy has no king or queen

66.

Within this country, each citizen has a vote to elect the persons who will represent them in the governmental decisions. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Federal

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Representative Democracy/Republic

d)

Monarchy

67.

Which economic system has little to no government regulation?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Mixed Economy

68.

Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which

people are prevented from voicing their opinions?

a)

dictatorship

b)

autocracy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

69.

In which form of government does religious law settle disputes and rule the people?

a)

autocracy

b)

monarchy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

70.

What is an economic system?

a)

A way that a country or government distributes resources and trades goods and services.

b)

A system that controls the prices of goods and services.

c)

A system that determines the standard of living for citizens.

d)

A system that promotes economic freedom and equality.

71.

Under King George III, Colonial Governors were picked by the King, and could be fired at any time. Citizens had no input, and were forced to follow the rules passed by the English Legislature, even though they were not represented in it.

Which system of Government was America during the Colonial Era?

a)

Confederal

b)

Federal

c)

Unitary

d)

Parliamentary

72.

Which economic system focuses on the redistribution of income to create equal classes?

a)

Socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

d)

Mixed Economy

73.

Which economic system advocates for public ownership or control of property and natural resources?

a)

Socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

d)

Mixed Economy

74.

After declaring our independence from England, the United States formed a loose agreement between the former colonies, and established a nation-wide Congress that was intentionally kept very weak.

Which system of government did we follow at this time?

a)

Unitary

b)

Parliamentary

c)

Federal

d)

Confederal

75.

What is an economic system?

a)

A way that a country or government distributes resources and trades goods and services.

b)

A system that controls the prices of goods and services.

c)

A system that determines the standard of living for citizens.

d)

A system that promotes economic freedom and equality.

76.

Which of the following diagrams best represents a Federal System of government?

a)

b)

c)

d)

77.

Which of the following diagrams shows a confederal system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

78.

In the 1970's Wotko used to have elections every 8 years to determine leaders of their government. One elected leader refused to vacate the office however, and has eliminated elections entirely, choosing to maintain power through force.

Which of these describes the forms of government used it Wotko?

a)

Dictatorship, then a Republic.

b)

Direct Democracy, then a Dictatorship

c)

Republic, then a Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy, then a Republic

79.

Estonko's ruling family has been in power for centuries, but has seen their power limited over time. Nowadays, the King acts as head of the nation, but shares power with regional leaders who he cannot fire.

Which best describes Estonko's government?

a)

Federal Monarchy

b)

Confederal Republic

c)

Confederal Monarchy

d)

Federal Republic

80.

Posuce allows citizens to suggest laws at a national assembly, then sends out ballots to all citizens so they can vote on the proposal.

Which best describes the government of Posuce?

a)

Republic

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Autocracy

81.

Kepalv is made up of 38 loosely connected provinces. These provinces possess all the powers of government, with the Federal government existing only to settle disputes between the provinces.

Which system of government is used in Kepalv?

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Confederal

d)

Parliamentary

82.

Opuswuce requires all citizens to take an IQ test on their 16th birthday. Those whose IQ is the top 1% of the population are then admitted to a council that makes rules for the entire nation to follow.

Which form of government does Opuswuce follow?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

83.
Which is an example of capital goods? 
a)
teacher
b)
mechanic
c)
factory
d)
sales person
84.
What is a synonym for capitalism?
a)
free enterprise
b)
command
c)
mixed economy
d)
embarago
85.
How can a country move more toward a market economy?
a)
increase taxes
b)
increase government involvement
c)
decrease goods and services
d)
decrease government involvement
86.
If a country has a command economy, its government is most likely a ___.
a)
constitutional monarchy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
autocracy
d)
parliamentary democracy
87.

Capitalism is an economic system with private ownership of property.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Communism is an economic system with private ownership of property.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

In a command economy the government determines demand and goods produced.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The government controls the factors of production in a planned economy.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Cuba and North Korea are communits countries.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Canada is a communist country.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

China has a capitalist and free market economy.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

What are the three economic systems?

a)

Market

b)

Traditional

c)

Command

d)

Democratic

95.

Which economic system allows for the most individual freedom?

a)

Mixed

b)

Market

c)

Command

d)

Traditional

96.

What is the economic system of most communist countries?

a)

Command

b)

Traditional

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

97.

Most democratic countries have which type of economic system?

a)

Mixed

b)

Command

c)

Traditional

d)

Market

98.

Businesses (run by private citizens) determine what goods/services are produced and how they will be made.

a)

Mixed

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Traditional

99.

Businesses make economic decisions, but the government regulates them to make sure they’re safe/fair.

a)

Mixed

b)

Traditional

c)

Command

d)

Market

100.
My name is Heraldo Esterez. I have lived in Cuba all of my life. I wanted to become a teacher. However, I work for a large sugar producer that is owned by the government. The government decides when I work, where I work, and how much money I receive. What economic system am I describing?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Free Market Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy
101.
  My name is Morgan Taylor.  I went shopping for a new pair of jeans.  I refused to buy the jeans because they were too expensive.  Which economic system am I describing?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Free Market Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy
102.
All of the following are characteristics of the US Economy except...
a)
Competition
b)
Private Property
c)
Profit
d)
Scarcity
103.
Which of the following is NOT a basic question of Economics?
a)
What will be produced?
b)
For whom will it be produced?
c)
What will be supplied?
d)
Who will produce it?
104.
  My name is Madison Brown.  I worked for an ice cream company for many years.  I am now 65 years old and have health problems that prevent me from working.  I receive a Social Security check each month to help pay my expenses.  What economic system am I describing?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Free Market Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy
105.
  My name is Whitney Smith.  I own a toy factory.  My employees use many sharp instruments to make the toys.  A federal agency called O.S.H.A. (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) visits my factory often to make sure my employees have the safe equipment to use.  Which economic system am I describing?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Free Market Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy

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