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Unit 2 review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which system of government will you find shared power between state and central government? 
a)
democracy 
b)
monarchy 
c)
federal
d)
unitary 
2.
In a CONFEDERATION which level of government  holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
Regional
c)
Local
d)
Independent State
3.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
4.
What system of government was in place after the United States Constitution? 
a)
confederal 
b)
federal 
c)
oligarchy 
d)
parliamentary 
5.

Why is federalism considered an advantage of America's Constitutional Republic

a)

It allows states to have complete independence from the national government

b)

It eliminates the need for state governments

c)

 It gives the national government authority over state laws

d)

It divides power between the national and state governments, preventing tyranny

6.

Which economic system encourages high quality, achievement, and production?

a)

Socialism

b)

Communism

c)

Capitalism

7.

Cooperation is encouraged over competition in which system?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

8.
Where government owns all property and means of production and people share equally. 
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Capitalism
9.

Which of the following is an advantage of capitalism in the United States?

a)

The government ensures equal distribution of wealth to all citizens.

b)

Prices for goods are set by the government.

c)

 Citizens have more economic freedom to own businesses and make personal financial decisions.

d)

The government controls all economic activities.

10.

Which of the following is a key advantage of a Constitutional Republic in the United States

a)

Direct participation by all citizens in every decision

b)

Protection of individual rights through a written constitution

c)

Unlimited power of the government over its citizen

d)

Complete control of the economy by the government

11.

What is one benefit of having a system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitutional Republic?

a)

 It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

b)

It allows one branch to control the other two branches

c)

It gives the President the power to make all decisions

d)

It limits the role of citizens in government decisions

12.

 Why is the separation of powers in a federal system important for preventing authoritarianism?

a)

It ensures that the executive branch is more powerful than the legislative branch

b)

It makes sure only the national government can make decisions

c)

 It allows each branch of government to check the others' powers

d)

 It limits the power of the judicial branch

13.

Why is federalism considered an advantage of America's Constitutional Republic

a)

It divides power between the national and state governments, preventing tyranny

b)

It eliminates the need for state governments

c)

It gives the national government authority over state laws

d)

 It allows states to have complete independence from the national government

14.

How does the free market help raise the standard of living in the United States?

a)

 By limiting individual freedom to make financial decisions.

b)

By redistributing wealth equally among all citizens.

c)

By allowing government regulations to control production and distribution.

d)

By encouraging competition, which leads to innovation and more choices for consumers

15.

In what way does capitalism promote economic freedom?

a)

It allows individuals to make their own economic choices without government interference

b)

 It allows the government to make all major economic decisions.

c)

It ensures that everyone earns the same income

d)

It gives the government control over all private property

16.

What is a primary characteristic of a unitary system of government?

a)

Power is divided between national and regional governments

b)

Power is centralized in the national government

c)

Power is shared equally among all levels of government

d)

Power is decentralized to local governments

17.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a confederation?

a)

The central government has too much power

b)

Regional governments have limited autonomy

c)

The central government is often too weak to enforce laws

d)

There is no representation for smaller states

18.

In a federal system, how is power typically distributed?

a)

The national government holds all the power

b)

Power is divided between national and state governments

c)

State governments have more power than the national government

d)

Local governments have the most power

19.

What is a primary benefit of a mixed economy?

a)

Complete government control over all economic activities

b)

Balance between private enterprise and government regulation

c)

No government intervention in the economy

d)

Equal distribution of wealth among all citizens

20.

Which system of government is characterized by a single central authority?

a)

Federal

b)

Confederal

c)

Unitary

d)

Parliamentary

21.

How does socialism aim to reduce economic inequality?

a)

By allowing free market competition

b)

By redistributing wealth through government policies

c)

By eliminating all forms of government intervention

d)

By promoting private ownership of all resources

22.

What is a primary advantage of a mixed economy?

a)

It allows for complete government control over all economic activities

b)

It balances private enterprise with government regulation

c)

It eliminates the need for any government intervention

d)

It ensures equal wealth distribution among all citizens

23.

How does a unitary system of government differ from a federal system?

a)

Power is shared equally between national and regional governments

b)

Power is centralized in the national government

c)

Power is divided between national and state governments

d)

Local governments hold the most power

24.

Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism?

a)

Private ownership of all resources

b)

Redistribution of wealth through government policies

c)

Complete absence of government intervention

d)

Promotion of free market competition

25.

Which system of government is characterized by power being held by a small group of individuals?

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Republic

26.

What is a primary disadvantage of a unitary system of government?

a)

It can lead to a lack of representation for local interests

b)

It often results in a weak central government

c)

It requires a complex system of checks and balances

d)

It allows too much power to regional governments