Question 1

Which of the following is a difference between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

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A)   Unlike a presidential democracy, the lawmaking and law-enforcing branches of government are separate in a parliamentary democracy. 
B)   Unlike a parliamentary democracy, the president is responsible for lawmaking in a parliamentary democracy. 
C)   Unlike a presidential democracy, the lawmaking and law-enforcing branches of government are united in a parliamentary democracy. 
D)   Unlike a presidential democracy, the prime minister is separate from the legislative body in a parliamentary democracy. 
E)   Unlike a parliamentary democracy, the lawmaking branch is superior to the law-enforcing branch of the government in a parliamentary democracy.

Question 2

The English Bill of Rights passed by the English Parliament in 1689 established that:​

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A)   the king or queen had to conduct and monitor parliamentary elections.​ 
B)   the king or queen had to have Parliament's approval to maintain an army
C)   the king or queen could levy taxes without being answerable to anyone. 
D)   the king or queen could refuse to take the Parliament's suggestions in matters of national concern. 
E)   the king or queen could make changes to the Constitution without the Parliament's consent.

Question 3

In the context of functions of governments,discuss the terms power and authority.

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Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Magna Carta?​

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A)   It served as the first draft of America's written Constitution.​ 
B)   It established the principle of representative government. 
C)   It gave unrestricted power to monarchs. 
D)   It served private interests of the king rather than public interests. 
E)   It established the principle of limited government.

Question 5

_____ is an example of a constitutional monarchy.

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A)   North Korea 
B)   Spain 
C)   India 
D)   The U.S. 
E)   China

Question 6

The Constitution of the United States gives _____ exclusive power over relations with foreign nations.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Republicans 
B)   individuals 
C)   the Democrats 
D)   state governments 
E)   the national government

Question 7

In the country of Myrlington,the people are ruled by Queen Sophie like her ancestors have done for centuries.The Queen has the sole right to make all decisions concerning the lives of her people and her country's wellbeing.Myrlington is an example of a(n) _____.

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A)   absolute monarchy 
B)   dictatorship 
C)   constitutional monarchy 
D)   direct democracy 
E)   representative democracy

Question 8

Monarchy is a form of autocracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Joseph Stalin's rule in the Soviet Union is an example of a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   totalitarian dictatorship 
B)   monarchy 
C)   theocracy 
D)   representative democracy 
E)   oligarchy

Question 10

Differentiate between the modern American political ideologies of conservatism and liberalism.

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When it comes to ideology,Americans are ...

Question 11

One of the outgrowths of the civil rights movement of the 1960s was an emphasis on _____,the belief that the American society should maintain and protect its diversity by laws.​

Accepted Answer

A)   socialism​ 
B)   progressivism 
C)   capitalism 
D)   multiculturalism 
E)   abolitionism

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the term capitalism?​

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a set of political beliefs that include the advocacy of active government.​ 
B)   It is a concept that holds, at a minimum, that all people are entitled to equal protection under the law. 
C)   It is an economic system based on the private ownership of wealth-producing property. 
D)   It is a more popular term for the set of political beliefs known as liberalism. 
E)   It is an intrinsic property which measures the disregard for material possessions.

Question 13

Explain the role of the U.S.government in defending the nation and its culture.

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Historically,matters of national securit...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a public service provided by the government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Influencing the morality of individuals 
B)   Resolving religious conflicts 
C)   Imposing taxes on individuals 
D)   Preserving national parks 
E)   Modernizing police force

Question 15

Unlike constitutional monarchs,absolute monarchs:​

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A)   share governmental power with elected lawmakers. 
B)   hold complete and unlimited power. 
C)   are elected by a country's citizens. 
D)   are limited by a constitution or a bill of rights. 
E)   serve merely as ceremonial leaders of their nations.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of a representative democracy?​

Accepted Answer

A)   The people themselves directly make political decisions. 
B)   A king or queen is considered the head of state. 
C)   The will of the majority is expressed by elected representatives. 
D)   A leader seeks to control almost all aspects of social and economic life. 
E)   The government rules according to religious precepts.

Question 17

In the context of original American political ideology,conservatives:​

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A)   wished to establish new policies and practices.​ 
B)   wanted to be free from traditional constraints. 
C)   believed that government interference in the economic affairs would be necessary. 
D)   wished to conserve traditional social and political habits. 
E)   were in favor of a large government.

Question 18

In a theocracy,the government rules according to religious precepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of libertarians?​

Accepted Answer

A)   They oppose almost all government regulation of the economy.​ 
B)   They chiefly form political alliances with the socialists. 
C)   They support government involvement in issues of private morality. 
D)   They have tolerance for a strong government. 
E)   They support the government sponsored social welfare schemes.

Question 20

Politics is defined as the ability to influence the behavior of others,usually through the use of force,persuasion,or rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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_____ is an example of a constitutional monarchy.

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The English Bill of Rights passed by the English Parliament in 1689 established that:​

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