Master essential concepts in government and politics with this comprehensive 6-page PDF quiz. Test your knowledge on topics like dictatorship, representative democracy, economic systems, and more. Perfect for students and political enthusiasts alike.
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Circle the letter of the Definition that corresponds to the displayed Term.
1. citizen
A: an economic system characterized by the private ownership of capital goods, private investment, and a
B one who holds certain rights and responsibilities within a state
C: people elect agents who make and carry out laws. These representatives rule with consent of the people
D: people pass laws by discussing and voting in meetings
2. evolutionary theory
A: the absolute power within its own territory to decide domestic and foreign policies.
B population formed of primitive families, whose heads became the government. When these claimed a
C: people elect agents who make and carry out laws. These representatives rule with consent of the people
D: Institution that makes and enforces public polices
3. executive power
A: theory that governments gain their authority from the will of god
B power to administer and enforce laws
C: A government where the legislative branch controls the executive
D: people pass laws by discussing and voting in meetings
4. confederation
A: decisions made by the government
B alliance of independent states
C: What the majority wants is what the government does
D: a government with separate legislative and executive branches
5. democracy
A a government in which supreme authority rests with the people
B: one who holds certain rights and responsibilities within a state
C: power is divided between one central government and smaller local governments
D: What the majority wants is what the government does
6. dictatorship
A a government in which all power rests with one individual or a small group
B: the people give enough power to the government and that all political power lies with the people.
C: the people give enough power to the government and that all political power lies with the people.
D: single person holds all political power
7. unitary government
A: alliance of independent states
B: decisions made by the government
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