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Unit 1 Test
Political Participation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of government system has the people not elected representatives determine laws and policies governed? (Becca) | Democracy |
| True or False: In a Monarchy the leader is voted on by the people. (Becca) | False, leaders are chosen by divine or hereditary right |
| Who can participate in an oligarchy style of government? (Becca) | a few elite people |
| How many people can participate in these government types: autocracy, dictatorship, monarchy? (Becca) | one |
| What do dictators control and how to they do it? (Becca) | dictators control all aspects of life with force |
| In a Theocracy government system, how are the leaders chosen? (Becca) | supreme leaders are chosen by priests claiming a divine commission |
| What kind of government system does the United States have? (Becca) | Republic |
| True or false: In a confederate government type the independent states come together for war against a common enemy. (Becca) | True |
| What is the Prime Minister first elected to before becoming the prime minister in a parliamentary system? (Becca) | legislative |
| In what form of government does the ruler claim to have absolute authority by divine or hereditary right? (Abby W.) | Monarchy |
| How are decisions made in a republic form of government? (Abby W.) | The people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. |
| Name this term: A number of core ideals and values that not all Americans share, but the majority believe in. (Abby W.) | American Political Culture |
| What are the three branches that make up the United States government and what do they do? (Abby W.) | 1. Executive (enforces laws) 2. Legislative (makes laws) 3. Judicial (interprets laws) |
| Identify six core ideals and values of American Political Culture. (Abby W.) | These core ideals and values include liberty, democracy, individualism, unity, equality, and diversity. |
| How can politics influence government? (Abby W.) | A few examples are voting, protesting, campaigning, holding office, and donating to a campaign. |
| Where does the power lie in a federal government? (Abby W.) | Power in divided between a national government and lower levels. |
| Fill in the blank: The central government is inferior to the state and local governments in a (blank) government type. (Abby W.) | Confederate; more power is allocated to the lower levels in this government type. |
| How do dictators rise to power? (Zaid ) | Usually during times of national crisis. Then, one person will rise as a powerful and trustworthy leader to guide the people. |
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