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Systems of Government

EconomicSystems

Principlesof

Gov’tVocab Random

Autocracy where a king, queen or emperor are in control of the government is called a____

Monarchy

A government in which the people rule is called?

Democracy

A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique

have power is called a _____

Oligarchy

In which form of government do states have more power than the

central government?

a. federal system b. confederate c. authoritarian

d. unitary system

c. authoritarian

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”

Based on the quote, the author would probably be against which system of

government?

a. authoritarianb. democratic

c. federald. confederate

a. authoritarian

The study of what people do in order to fulfill unlimited wants through the use of limited resources is called ______

economics

A traditional economy is an economic system that is___.

a. based on long-standing customs and value b. composed of elements of capitalism and

socialism c. controlled completely by government

leaders d. determined by individuals competing for profits

a. based on long-standing customs and value (traditions)

An economic system in which buyers and sellers make free choices

in the marketplace is called________

Free Market (Market Economy)

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

d. making laws to ensure the safety of workers

Which of these is most likely true about nations with a market economy?

a. businesses that are inefficient risk going out of business

b. most farms are owned and operated by the government

c. workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs

d. consumers have little choice in the goods they may buy

a. businesses that are inefficient risk going out of business

What is the purpose of having a Government?

a. to maintain social orderb. provide public services

c. to provide national security and common defense

d. to provide for and control the economye. all of the above?

e. all of the above!

a. to maintain social orderb. provide public services

c. to provide national security and common defense

d. to provide for and control the economy

Which of these is important to a successful democracy?

a. discouraging the criticism of elected government officials b. ensuring only the most capable citizens receive an education c. producing policies that address a variety of citizens’ concerns d. not allowing presidents to meet with leaders of hostile countries

c. producing policies that address a variety of citizens’ concerns

Which of the following is an advantage of a representative government?

a. political parties have the same ideas b. citizens are able to vote on all issues c. government agencies make decisions quickly d. legislators are elected by the people

d. legislators are elected by the people

In the United States, the central government and the state governments share power. Which of these terms best

describes this type of government?

a. absolute monarchy b. federal system

c. confederate system d. direct democracy

b. federal system

Which of these characteristics do federal systems of government have in common?

a. all laws for the state are made by the national government b. the national and state governments divide political power c. all taxes are paid to the states instead of the national government d. foreign policy is determined by the states rather than the national government

b. the national and state governments divide political power

A political community that occupies a territory and has an government is

called ___________

A state

The supreme and absolute authority with in territorial

boundaries is called_________

Sovereignty

A plan that provides the rules for government

constitution

A form of social organization where political authority is based in a small group of politicians is

called____________

Authoritarian Government

An economic system that provides free choice and motivates workers, investors,

buyers and businesses is called___________

Capitalism

Which of these types of government allows citizens to have the greatest

amount of political influence?

a. dictatorship b. direct democracy

c. absolute monarchy d. oligarchy

b. direct democracy

Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy?

a. industrial leaders agree to control prices and fix supply

b. stock traders create wealth through buying and selling c. government leaders decide how goods

will be produced d. consumers decide the sales policies of

business owner.

c. government leaders decide how goods will be produced

Which of these is mostly linked with an authoritarian government?

A. the legislative process is slow b. freedom of expression is valued

c. leaders have absolute power d. elections are conducted fairly

c. leaders have absolute power

In which form of government do states, cities, and counties have the least amount of political power?

a. federalb. unitary

c. confederated. democratic

b. unitary

In an authoritarian government, freedom of speech is usually ___.

a. protected by the government as a civil right b. guaranteed in the government’s constitution c. censored and controlled by the government

d. regulated only when it presents a danger

c. censored and controlled by the government

FINAL Jeopardy

Student Inquiry

Name the 3 basic economic questions that all governments have to answer.

1. What goods and services should be produced?

2. How should the goods and services be produced?

3. For whom should the goods and services be produced?