Foundations of American Government Quiz
Authored by Jamal Jordan
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main purpose of government is _____
To create businesses
To protect the rights and welfare of its citizens
To control all aspects of citizens’ lives
To ensure everyone is wealthy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____ is NOT a function of government.
Maintaining order
Providing public services
Controlling all personal decisions
Ensuring national security
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The idea that government’s power comes from the people is known as:
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A system where power is divided between national and state governments is called _____ .
Monarchy
Federalism
Unitary system
Communism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a democracy, the power of the government is _____
Unlimited
Controlled by one person
Limited and based on the rule of law
Determined by religious leaders
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The type of government ruled by a small group of elites is called _____.
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a _____, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Absolute monarchy
Communist democracy
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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