U.S. Government Test Review

Question 1

Scarcity

Answer 1

Lack of resources over time.

Question 2

Federal System

Answer 2

Divided power between the National gov. and the State gov. Example: U.S.

Question 3

Constitution

Answer 3

Plan that provides rules for gov.

Question 4

Politics

Answer 4

Effort to control or influence the gov.

Question 5

Mixed Economy

Answer 5

Countries that use bits and pieces of different economies altogether. Ex: The U.S., even though considered a capitalist nation, it uses parts of socialism, like welfare, gov. funding for roads, and gov. run healthcare.

Question 6

Economics

Answer 6

The human effort to satisfy wants/needs of people through limited resources.

Question 7

Nation

Answer 7

A sizeable group of people who are united by bonds of race, language, customs, and traditions. (Federal)

Question 8

Aristotle

Answer 8

1st student of gov. Greek, studied philosophy, math, science, physics, and gov. Student of Plato, taught leaders like Alexander the Great.

Question 9

Sovereignty

Answer 9

Ability to make their own decisions without outside interference.

Question 10

Political Party

Answer 10

Groups of people organized together for certain beleifs.