3.3: What are the Advantages of the US System of Government

Which form of government is ruled by religious leaders and claims to be divinely blessed?

• theocracy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

Government is led by elected officials that reflect the ideas of citizens.

• representative democracy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

• anarchy

Which two forms of government that can be described as being "ruled by the people"?

• republic

• direct democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• theocracy

What are some advantages of the American Constitutional Republic?

• profit motive

• private property ownership

• personal freedom

• high taxes

What was the significance of the landmark case U.S. vs. Nixon?

• Following the law is more important than executive privilege.

• President Nixon was able to utilize executive privilege to escape charges

• President Nixon was found not guilty for all charges against him.

• President Nixon was re-elected for President even amid all of the controversy of this case.

What constitutional principle was upheld in U.S. vs. Nixon?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Consent of the Governed

Which system of government can be characterized as having a weak central government?

• federal

• confederal

• unitary

Which system of government can be characterized as having different levels of power and a strong central government?

• federal

• confederal

• unitary

In a _____________ system of government, the power is concentrated in the central government.

• unitary

• federal

• confederal

The government owns basic industries and taxes are usually fairly high to pay for all the free services offered.

• socialism

• communism

• capitalism