Test Review

Question 1

Name three forms of government, describe them, and give an example of a country that follows it.

Answer 1

Republic - The people elect representatives to
Make decisions on their behalf - US
Totalitarian Dictatorship - One ruler makes
Decisions on behalf of the country, often
Employing force to keep his subjects
Under his control. - North Korea
Monarchy - Headed by a king or queen who
Exercises supreme authority, rule is
Inherited as part of royal family.
Absolute: unrestricted, unchecked.
- Saudi Arabia

Question 2

Explain the difference between a parliamentary and presidential system

Answer 2

In a parliamentary system, the legislative and executive branches are combined, and Parliamentary selects the prime minister, not the people. The prime minister does not have as much independence. Often United. Few checks and balances.

Question 3

Name and describe the three ideals of American democracy.

Answer 3

Liberty - the ability of people to act and think as they choose

Equality - All people possess the same moral worth that entitles them to fair treatment

Self - Government - ordinary people can rule themselves and do so as political equals.

Question 4

Declaration of Independence facts

Answer 4

July 4th, 1776, Thomas Jefferson, freedom from Britain

Question 5

Two factors of the revolutionary war

Answer 5

Implementation of taxes and rejection of The continental congress’ pleas

Question 6

List the Five main functions of Government.

Answer 6

Ensure National Security
- Protect the nation’s people, and territory, from
External threats
Maintain Order
- Internal order regulation through legal and
Police systems.
Provide Services
- provide education, transportation, and other
Services for the people
Provide for the Public Good
- make decisions and policies that attempt to
balance the public good with the needs of
smaller segments of the population

Resolve conflict through the legal system