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An #American Government Quiz. #Grade 9. #Principles of American Government
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Which of the following is not one of the major forms of government?
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
2
This concept refers to the status of being equal in all aspects of government
Liberty
Equality
Power
Fraternity
3
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of democracy?
Majority Rules/Minority Rights
Free elections
No private property
Individual Liberty
4
What is the main idea of a Preamble?
To establish the relationship of the branches of government
To state the purpose and goals of a government
To set limits on the authority of the federal government
to establish individual freedoms
5
A governmental system in which the voters hold sovereign power is known as
Republic
State
Government
Nation
6
An idea which calls for the collective or state, ownership of land is known as
Capitalism
Fascism
Communism
Socialism
7
This governmental principle is when a majority of the people have the power to make decisions
Majority Rule
Freedom of Choice
Minority Rights
Absolute Authority
8
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty
communism
dictatorship
republic
monarchy
9
Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies & guaranteed rights of men
by limiting government authority
by choosing government leaders
by improving government services
by reducing government expenditures
10
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
the presidential election
the nominating convention
the primary election
11
Who was one of the first scholars to study government?
Mrs. Ingle
Aristotle
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
12
The institution through which the state maintains social order, provides public services, is..
State
Political Party
Government
Nation
13
A type of government that divides power between the national and state governments is
Confederacy
Autocracy
Federalism
Oligarchy
14
Which of the following is
not
one of the purposes of a government?
To tax individuals
Maintain social order
Provide for national security
Provide public services
15
The United States Government is an example of which of system?
Dictatorship
Confederation
Federal System
Unitary System
16
What term refers to the process of providing equal protection under the laws
Equality
Capitalism
Theocracy
Due Process
17
An economic system in which individuals are free to own the means of production is...
Fascism
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
18
What are the two major types of political ideologies in the United States?
None of the above
Liberalism and Conservativism
Republicans and Democrats
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
19
A system of government in which a small group holds power is known as a
Federalism
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Confederacy
20
The condition of having no government and no laws is known as
Confederacy
Autocracy
Anarchy
Oligarchy
21
A system of government in which the power to rule are in the hands of a single individual is
Confederacy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Federal System
22
All of the following are examples of powers of American government
except
Judicial powers
Legislative powers
Authoritative powers
Executive powers
23
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Constitution?
It sets out ideas that all people share
All of the above
It establishes the basic structure of government
It provides the supreme law for the country
24
The United States is an example of a
Confederacy
Mixed Economy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
25
This theory argues that government evolved due to the authority of a person or group
Divine Right Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
26
A political community that occupies a definite territory with the power to make laws is ...
Government
Republic
State
Nation
27
All of the following are examples of the purpose of American government,
except
Establish Justice
Form a more Perfect Union
Insure Domestic Tranquility
To Tax the Wealthy
28
The United States is an example of a
Parliamentary government
Monarchy
Presidential government
Totalitarian government
29
A system of government in which a centralized authoritarian figure glorifies the state
Capitalism
Communism
Socialism
Fascism
30
This theory argues that the people voluntary surrender their power to the state
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
31
A philosophy based on the idea that economic activity should be equally distributed is
Communism
Fascism
Capitalism
Socialism
32
An economic system characterized by the private ownership of capital goods and competition is
Law of Supply of Demand
Capitalism
Mixed Economy
Free Enterprise System
33
This theory argues that the government is an extension of the family
Divine Right Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
34
The United States is an example of a?
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Autocracy
35
Thomas Hobbs and John Locke believed in which of the following theories?
Evolutionary Theory
Social Contract Theory
Devine Right Theory
Force Theory
36
A group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to conduct government is...
State
Government
Nation
Political Party
37
A loose union of independent states is known as
Federal System
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Confederacy
38
This theory argues that rulers are chosen by God or Gods
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
Force Theory
39
A type of government where church and state rules are combined
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Theocracy
40
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Persian
41
England is an example of a
Both A and B
Autocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Oligarchy
42
A sizable group of people who are united by common bonds of race, language, customs, is...
Government
Nation
Political Party
State