Final Exam - Government Flashcards
What is the first foundational civil ordinance?
capital punishment
In what form of government does the ruler exercise unlimited authority and usually inherits his position?
absolute monarchy
In what form of government does the ruler maintain absolute control of all aspects of society through coercion and subjection of the individual to the state?
totalitarian dictatorship
In what form of government system is the central government subordinate to the states?
confederacy
What is the most active level of the federal judiciary courts?
District Courts
In the state office, which position can be compared to that of Vice President?
Lieutenant Governor
What is the court of last resort within a state?
State Supreme Court
What is the largest unit of local government in most states?
county
Which of the following is not guaranteed by the First Amendment?
freedom to bear arms
What is the single most important source of revenue for state governments today?
sales tax
What local voting district also serves as the basic unit of American political party organization?
precinct
In what kind of primary election must a voter register with a party and vote only for candidates in the party?
closed primary
What is the oldest, most widely used form of city government?
mayor-council form`
What is the chief source of income for local governements?
property tax
Which state is the only state to have a unicameral legislature?
Nebraska
