Forms & Systems of Government
In New England, some towns have town hall meetings where all citizens can attend, debate the issues, and then vote on every law. This type of government is best described as...
A. A direct Democracy
B. A presidential democracy
C. a parliamentary democracy
D. A representative democracy
A. What is a direct democracy?
The headline "Maryland Adds Dollar to Cigarette Tax" reflects this core purpose of government.
A. provide public services
B. ensure national security
C. maintain order and safety
D. control the economic system
What is controlling the economic system?
Locke and Hobbes would most likely agree that what?
A. the state developed out of force
B. those of royal birth should rule the state
C. government is necessary for society to exist
D. Government should be eliminated
C. Government is necessary for society to exist
Private ownership of business and consumer choice are key characteristics of a market economic system.
True
False
True
What University did Mr. Farson earn his Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree from?
Harvard
Maryland
Towson
UMBC
What is Towson?
After a group overthrew the President from office, they joined together as a small group of elite to rule the country. The type of government illustrated here is a...
A. direct democracy
B. monarchy
C. representative democracy
D. Oligarchy
D. What is an oligarchy?
Building a new high school, constructing roads, and maintaining parks fulfill this purpose of government.
A. provide public services
B. ensure national security
C. maintain order and safety
D. control the economic system
What is providing public services?
According to John Locke, which of the following is true?
A. the purpose of government is to set up for a favorable economy and free enterprise
B. the government exists to "preserve life, liberty and property.
C. the divine right theory should dictate government systems
D. a leader must be all-powerful and protect the state
What is life, liberty, and property?
which type of econimic system is controlled by a strong, centralized government?
A. mixed market
B. Market
C. Command
D. Traditional
What is a command economy?
What University did Mrs. Galante earn her Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree from?
Yale
UNC
Johns Hopkins
Maryland
What is Johns Hopkins?
Based on having an independently elected executive and legislature, Mexico's system of government is best described as a...
A. Monarchy
B. Presidential Democracy
c. dictatorship
D. Parliamentary Democracy
What is a presidential democracy?
All political power in a state is concentrated at the central level under this form of government.
A. Federal
B. Unitary
C. Confederate
D. Executive
What is a Unitary government?
The Social Contract Theory States that what?
A. as humans evolved from their primitive state they developed the need to organize under a formal government
B. god chooses a person to rule over a state
C. the people need government to provide them with basic essential needs like public services
D. the people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order, and the state, in turn, agrees to protect its citizens
D. the people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order, and the state, in turn, agrees to protect its citizens
The United States relies primarily on this hybrid economic system.
A. Mixed market
B. Market
C. Command
D. traditional
What is a mixed market economy?
What team does Mr. Farson coach here at Centennial?
Volleyball
Football
Soccer
Basketball
What is JV Boys Soccer?
Under a presidential form of government, the president and parliament (or legislative body) share this relationship...
A. The president is chosen by the legislature
B. Independent and coequal
C. Parliament is subject to the control of the president
D. do not have equal powers and the parliament has more power.
B. What is independent & coequal?
States or regional governments hold the most amount of political power under this form of government.
A. federal
B. Unitary
C. Confederate
D. democratic
What is a confederate government?
True or False: Social contract theory states that God chooses a person to rule over a state.
What is False? (That is Divine Right Theory)
True or False: In a command economy, what to produce is decided by consumer choice.
What is False? (It is decided by central government planners)
What country are Mrs. Galante's kids from?
France
Colombia
Italy
Russia
Colombia, South America
An advantage of an authoritarian form of government is that decision making is faster because of this factor...
A. Participation by citizens is guaranteed through open elections
B. Decisions are based on majority rule with minority rights
C. Decision making is quicker because fewer people are involved in the process.
D. A free press (newspaper) helps the public make informed decisions about their government
C. What is fewer people are involved in the process?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?
A. Population
B. Government
C. Democracy
D. Sovereignty
Democracy
True or False: John Locke believed a ruler must be all-powerful and absolute to protect the state.
What is False? (Thomas Hobbes argued for absolute power; Locke advocated for limited government)
True or False: In the United States, economic decisions are guided by a combination of market forces, government regulation, and traditional practices.
What is True?
How many students go to Centennial High?
1592
1409
1377
22,000
1,377