Unit 1

Question 1

The government in Great Britain exercises complete control over the whole country. Any power that is held by lesser governments is derived from the Federal Government. What type of government is this?

Answer 1

Unitary government

Question 2

Switzerland’s government consists of a central government and local Cantons that handle duties at the local level. How is power distributed?

Answer 2

Federal Government

Question 3

The national government of Morocco controls the nation, and local governments have very little power. What type of government is this?

Answer 3

Unitary Government

Question 4

The Union of African States was considered a confederation. How was power distributed.

Answer 4

Weak central government,, where the regional authorities hold most of the power.

Question 5

Which statement best supports the China’s government can be considered an oligarchy?

Answer 5

The only political party allowed to exist is the Communist Party of China.

Question 6

What is the best way to influence the government in a dictatorship.

Answer 6

Through achievement in military engagements.

Question 7

How Is an oligarchy different from a monarchy?

Answer 7

Oligarchies are ruled by a few people or a small group, while monarchies are usually ruled by one person.

Question 8

What are you most likely to see in an authoritarian government.

Answer 8

The rule by one person or a small committee

Question 9

The government of Iran is a theocracy. What does this mean?

Answer 9

A government ruled by priests or religious leaders claiming a direct link to God.

Question 10

Which type of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

Answer 10

Unitary Government

Question 11

What characterizes a federal system of government?

Answer 11

One in which power is shared between a central government and state or regional governments

Question 12

How does a parliamentary democracy different from a presidential democracy?

Answer 12

In parliamentary democracy, the head of the government is a member of the legislature.

Question 13

In which form of government is the opportunity for citizen involvement the highest?

Answer 13

Parliamentary Democracies

Question 14

What conclusion can be drawn about the power of the legislative branch in a parliamentary democracy?

Answer 14

The legislature branch has considerable power because the prime minister and cabinet are drawn from the parliament.

Question 15

The government of Israel is a parliamentary democracy. What does this mean?

Answer 15

A government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister.

Question 16

What type of government is described as having a separation of powers, an executive elected by citizens, and no connection to the legislative branch?

Answer 16

Presidential Democracy

Question 17

Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, how is its political leader chosen.

Answer 17

The political leader is chosen by the party with the majority of members in the legislature.

Question 18

What aspect of the United States government exemplifies it as a representative democracy?

Answer 18

Citizens elect delegates to make decision on their behalf.

Question 19

In the fictional country of Bergundia, citizens vote directly on laws. What type of government is this?

Answer 19

Direct Democracy