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Unit 1 Quizizz

Authored by Matthew Gerber

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Unit 1 Quizizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theory of state origins suggests that the state developed naturally from early family structures?

a. The Force Theory
b. The Evolutionary Theory
c. The Divine Right Theory
d. The Social Contract Theory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a constitutional government, what is the primary purpose of a constitution?

a. To establish absolute power for the ruling class
b. To provide unlimited authority to the executive branch
c. To set rules, structure, and limits on governmental power
d. To eliminate the need for written laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes a direct democracy from an indirect democracy?

a. Direct democracy has no elected officials
b. In indirect democracy, people have no voice in government
c. Direct democracy involves citizens directly creating laws, while indirect democracy uses representatives
d. There is no significant difference between the two systems

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the United States demonstrate characteristics of a mixed economy?

a. The government has no role in economic regulation
b. All industries are state-owned
c. The federal government is the largest buyer of goods and services
d. Private ownership is completely prohibited

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary feature of socialism?

a. Complete government control of all resources
b. No government involvement in the economy
c. Government ownership of most basic industries while maintaining some private enterprise
d. Unlimited free market capitalism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a communist economic system, who owns the means of production?

a. Private corporations
b. Individual citizens
c. The state
d. International organizations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the term "state" defined in the United States context?

a. A completely independent nation
b. A subdivision of the whole country
c. A religious community
d. An economic zone

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