Government Systems Quiz

What does the term "Federal" refer to in a system of government?

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What is the definition of "Sovereignty"?

• The state of being united as a whole.

• The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

• A situation where different elements are equal.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

Which term describes "The state of being united or joined as a whole"?

• Unity

• Balance

• Authoritarianism

• Confederation

What does "Authoritarianism" mean?

• A system where power is divided between central and local governments.

• A system of government in which one leader or group has absolute power.

• A union of states for a common purpose.

• A situation where different elements are equal.

What is meant by "Balance" in a social studies context?

• The authority of a state to govern itself.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

• A union of states that maintain their own powers.

What does the term "Unitary" refer to in a system of government?

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states for a common purpose.

• A system where one leader has absolute power.

What is the definition of "Confederate" in a governmental context?

• A system where all power is held by a central authority.

• A union of states or groups that come together for a common purpose but maintain their own powers.

• A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller units.

• A situation where different elements are equal.

What is decentralization?

• The concentration of power in a central government

• The distribution of authority and responsibility away from a central government

• The creation of new laws by a central authority

• The elimination of local governments

What is a political unit?

• A group of citizens voting in an election

• An organization or entity that has the power to govern itself and make laws

• A committee that advises the government

• A department within a central government

What does power distribution refer to?

• The way in which power is shared among different levels of government

• The process of electing government officials

• The centralization of authority in one government body

• The division of power among citizens