Government Unit 1 Test

What does sovereignty mean?

• The authority of a state to govern itself

• A type of government

• A political party

• An economic system

Which of the following are essential features of a state?

• Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty

• Population, Territory, Government, Economy

• Population, Territory, Government, Culture

• Population, Territory, Government, Religion

What is social contract theory?

• A theory about the origin of society and the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual

• A theory about economic transactions and market behavior

• A theory about the evolution of species

• A theory about the psychological development of individuals

How is it different from the divine right of kings?

• It is based on democratic principles.

• It is a form of absolute monarchy.

• It is a religious doctrine.

• It is a type of constitutional monarchy.

What is an authoritarian government?

• A government with strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom

• A government that promotes individual freedoms and democratic processes

• A government that operates without any form of centralized control

• A government that is based on collective decision-making and consensus

Another name for an authoritarian government is:

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Totalitarian

• Republic

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government in which power is held by a small group of people

• A system where the state controls the economy

• A political system where citizens vote directly on laws

• A government ruled by a single individual

What is the primary difference between a direct democracy and a republic?

• In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly; in a republic, they elect representatives to make laws.

• In a direct democracy, there is no head of state; in a republic, there is a head of state.

• In a direct democracy, only the wealthy can vote; in a republic, all citizens can vote.

• In a direct democracy, laws are made by a monarch; in a republic, laws are made by elected officials.

Economics is the study of:

• The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

• The physical and natural world through observation and experimentation

• The history and culture of human societies

• The structure and behavior of the physical and natural world

What does a capitalist system emphasize?

• Government control

• Collective ownership

• Market competition

• Central planning