Political Systems Quiz

In a democracy, where does the supreme political authority rest?

• With a single ruler

• With a small group of elites

• With the people

• With the legislative body

What is a dictatorship?

• A government where power is divided among many

• A government where power is held by the people

• A government where power is held by a single, usually self-appointed elite

• A government where power is held by a central agency

What is the difference between a unitary government and a federal government?

• A unitary government has all powers held by a single, central agency, while a federal government divides power between a central government and local governments.

• A unitary government divides power between a central government and local governments, while a federal government does not.

• A unitary government is an alliance of independent states, while a federal government has all powers held by a single, central agency.

• A unitary government has a single ruler, while a federal government is ruled by the people.

Which type of government is formed by an alliance of independent states?

• Unitary government

• Federal government

• Confederate government

• Dictatorship

In which type of government do voters elect both the Legislature and the Chief Executive who is part of the Executive Branch?

• Parliamentary government

• Presidential government

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

How is the Chief Executive chosen in a parliamentary government?

• The Chief Executive is elected by the people directly.

• The Chief Executive is appointed by the Legislature.

• The Chief Executive is chosen from the Legislature.

• The Chief Executive is usually a self-appointed elite.

What is a mixed economy?

• An economy where the government makes all economic decisions

• An economy where private enterprise exists without any government regulation

• An economy in which private enterprise exists in combination with a considerable amount of government regulation and promotion

• An economy that operates solely in a free market without any investments

Which of the following is NOT one of the foundations of democracy listed in the document?

• A respect for all persons

• A faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights

• Total control of the economy by the state

• An insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom

How does the internet theoretically affect democratic processes?

• By making it more difficult for people to access information

• By making knowledgeable participation in democratic processes easier

• By ensuring all information on the internet is true

• By reducing the need for government

What type of government system is characterized by a combination of unitary, federal, and confederate elements?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy