Which of the following might a limited government be more likely to do than an unlimited government?

Question

build and maintain public roads

protect citizens from attack

operate public schools

let citizens speak freely and protest

Answer 1

Let citizens speak freely and protest.

Answer 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of government?

to make trade deals with other countries

to maintain law and order in a country

to ensure everyone has a job

to determine the boundaries between countries

Answer 3

To maintain law and order in a country.

Answer 4

Which of the following are ways two countries can peacefully settle disputes? Select the two correct answers.

declaring war

establishing trade barriers

negotiating treaties

disregarding trade agreements

appealing to international courts

Answer 5

Negotiating treaties and appealing to international courts.

Answer 6

How does a federal system differ from a unitary system?

Under a federal system, all power is held by the federal government.

Under a federal system, a small group of people holds most government power.

Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.

Under a federal system, one person holds all governmental power.

Answer 7

Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.

Answer 8

Which branch of government is correctly matched to its power?

legislative: passes laws

executive: interprets laws

judicial: conducts foreign policy

legislative: commands the military

Answer 9

legislative: passes laws