Chapter 10 Reading Check Quiz

What are the two main forms of government states? (Pick 2 answers)

• Federal

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Unitary

Answer explanation

Textbook page 261

Which of the following are unitary states? (more than one answer)

• Peru

• Japan

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• South Africa

Answer explanation

Textbook page 261-263

Which of the following are federal states? (more than one answer)

• USA

• China

• Australia

• Saudi Arabia

• India

Answer explanation

Textbook page 261-263

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of unitary states?

• Fewer government agencies

• Government efficiency

• Favors politically/ culturally dominant group

• Decentralization of social policy

Answer explanation

Textbook page 263-264

Which of the following is an advantage of federal states?

• Reduction in conflicts of regions with differing political issues

• Focus on regional and local issues may prevent policies that impact the whole country

• Aid may be distributed unevenly across the nation

• Experience conflict within its constituents units

Answer explanation

Textbook page 268

Which level conducts national elects and polling sites?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Answer explanation

Textbook page 265

Which level governs 911 and first responders?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Answer explanation

Textbook page 265

Which levels decide public school curricula and supervising schools?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Answer explanation

Textbook page 265

Which of the following are examples of internal boundaries drawn within states to divide areas into manageable spaces that are governed by different authorities?

• Canadian Provinces

• United States States and Counties

• Japanese Prefectures

• All of the these

Answer explanation

Textbook page 269

The picture illustrates an example which of the following terms?

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

• Electoral College

• Majority-minority districts

Answer explanation

Textbook page 269-271