Question

Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
A. unitary presidency
B. socialist oligarchy
C. parliamentary system
D. constitutional monarchy

Answer 1

B. socialist oligarchy

Answer 2

Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
A. working
B. volunteering
C. taking classes
D. meeting with friends

Answer 3

B. volunteering

Answer 4

The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
A. free speech
B. self-reliance
C. religious freedom
D. limited government

Answer 5

A. free speech

Answer 6

What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
A. The British government is bound by the rule of law.
B. The British federal government has power over the states.
C. The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
D. The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.

Answer 7

B. The British federal government has power over the states.

Answer 8

Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
A. voting
B. free speech
C. trial by jury
D. running for office
E. freedom of contract
F. pursuit of happiness

Answer 9

B. free speech and C. trial by jury.

Answer 10

What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
A. It places too much power in the judicial branch.
B. It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
C. It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
D. It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.

Answer 11

B. It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.