Understanding Government and Its Principles

What type of government is characterized by a single person holding all the power?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Which of the following best describes the principle of separation of powers?

• Dividing government responsibilities into distinct branches

• Concentrating power in a single branch

• Allowing the military to control the government

• Merging legislative and executive functions

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To ensure the President has ultimate authority

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow Congress to override judicial decisions

• To give the military control over the government

Which political ideology emphasizes individual freedom and limited government intervention?

• Socialism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Communism

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What is the primary role of citizens in a democracy?

• To obey all government orders without question

• To participate in the electoral process

• To serve in the military

• To pay taxes only

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

How many original colonies were there in what became the United States?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?

• Centralized power in a single national government

• Division of power between national and state governments

• Complete independence of state governments

• A single legislative body