Purposes of Gov
What is sovereignty?
Supreme and absolute power within its own territory
Which of these is most associated with an authoritarian government?
A. elections are conducted fairly
B. leaders have absolute power
B. leaders have absolute power
True or False
A national government deals with each individual state
False
In which economic system does the government have the most control over a country’s economy?
command
The constitution is the law of the United States. What is the introduction called?
Preamble
Which of these is an advantage of an authoritarian form of government?
A. decisions are based on majority rule with minority rights protected
B. decision making is quicker because fewer people are involved in the process
B. decision making is quicker because fewer people are involved in the process
Daily Double
What do federal systems of government have in common?
The national and state governments divide political authority
Which of these is most commonly a role of the government in the United States economy?
A. setting prices for goods and services
B. requiring the production of certain goods
C. determining where citizens may work
D. making laws to ensure the safety of workers
B. requiring the production of certain goods
D. making laws to ensure the safety of workers
True or False
A successful democracy produces policies that address a variety of citizens’ concerns
True
True or False
An advantage of a representative government is when legislators are elected by the people
True
Define Federalism
the division of power between states and a central
government.
A traditional economy is an economic system ___.
based on long-standing customs and values
What are the three powers of Government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Daily Double
Which of these types of government allows citizens to have the greatest amount of political influence?
direct democracy
What is the purpose of reserved powers?
To ensure the federal government isn't too powerful. This powers are controlled by the state.
Which of these is most likely true about nations with a market economy?
A. workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs
B.businesses that are inefficient risk going out of business
B.businesses that are inefficient risk going out of business
What are the Purposes of Government?
To Form a More Perfect Union
To guarantee civil rights and liberties
To promote the general welfare of citizens
To Establish Justice
To ensure domestic tranquility
To provide for common defense
Which of these examples best reflects the principle of representative democracy?
A. The leader of a country makes all government decisions.
B. An elected official proposes a bill in the state legislature.
B. An elected official proposes a bill in the state legislature.
Identify on concurrent power under federalism?
Few powers that both the states and the federal government share.
Taxes
Education
Security
Which of these would be an opportunity cost to a government offering a tax break to businesses that invest in new machinery?
A. a decrease in the quality of goods exported
B. a decrease in the amount of money collected
B. a decrease in the amount of money collected