WorksheetsCivics Quiz 1-1 Study Guide
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which two English philosophers had divergent views of the social contract?
A semi-presidential system combines elements of both a presidential and a parliamentary system. In this system, who shares executive power?
Which philosopher believed that the government should not intervene in the economy, and that competition in the marketplace would naturally benefit society?
A federation (or federal system) is characterized by:
A central government with no power delegated to states or regions.
The division of power between a central government and regional governments.
A group of states working together without a central government.
A monarchy that controls both local and national governments.
The philosopher Voltaire was a strong advocate for which of the following?
Absolute monarchy
Freedom of speech and religion
The protection of private property
A strong central government to control society
What was Aristotle's general beliefs about the evolution of governments?
The power of government would become limited by the bureaucracy
Governments are likely to devolve into a form of tyranny
Individual governments will band together for a common purpose
The Parliament would have the sole power authorize the Crown to raise taxes, make new laws
The Parliament would have the sole power authorize the Crown to raise taxes, make new laws - no response given
The United States is an example of which type of government system?
Presidential System with a Federal System of Government
Absolute Monarchy with a prime minister
Constitutional Monarchy with a figurehead monarch
Constitutional Monarchy with a figurehead monarch
Semi-Presidential System
Which of the following best describes an absolute monarchy?
A government in which citizens vote directly on all laws.
A system where a president and prime minister share power equally
A government where the king or queen rules with absolute power, usually passed down by heredity.
A government led by a few aristocrats or nobles.
According to John Locke, the legitimacy of government comes from:
The absolute power of the monarch
The consent of the governed
The will of the wealthy elite
The divine right of kings
Which of the following was a characterized by a series of religious revivals in the American colonies in the 18th century impacting the cultural, social, and political landscape?
The Industrial Revolution
The Glorious Revolution
The Age of Reason
The Age of Enlightenment
