Government and Politics Quiz

Why do people form governments?

• To organize community events

• To provide public services and ensure order

• To manage business corporations

• To create sports teams

What kind of government do we have?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Federal government

• Anarchy

What powers does our federal government have?

• Only to declare war

• Only to print money

• Only to regulate trade

• Various powers including declaring war, printing money, and regulating trade

How is our federal government organized?

• Into three branches

• Into two chambers

• Into a single institution

• Into multiple independent agencies

Why does our federal government have a system of checks and balances?

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To allow one branch to control the others

• To eliminate the need for elections

• To concentrate power in the executive branch

What are the rights and responsibilities of citizens?

• Only to pay taxes

• Only to vote

• Only to obey laws

• Various, including voting and obeying laws

Why do people form governments?

• To provide public services

• To organize community events

• To create sports teams

• To design city layouts

What kind of government do we have?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What powers does our federal government have?

• Only state-level powers

• Only national defense powers

• Powers divided among different branches

• Unlimited powers

How is our federal government organized?

• Into one central authority

• Into multiple competing factions

• Into different branches with specific functions

• Based on the wealth of its citizens