U.S. Government Quiz 1: Government

Select the items that match Aristotle's definitions of government

- rule by many: democracy and polity - rule by few: aristocracy

An example of a dictator is

Idi Amin of Uganda

A pluralistic society guards against one group taking over by...

Having the constant mix of diverse groups enter into politics

One leader works for his own benefit

Tyranny

The rule of many for the benefit of all

polity

Which of the following relates to the term habeas corpus?

prisoners rights

Governments are important because _____.

they enforce rules that control conduct within a population

According to Aristotle, a polity is ...

A good government run by the people

A totalitarian government is not characterized by...

Allowing private business and free speech

____________ known as the father of political science

Aristotle

One person has complete control over all branches of government is an example of a(n) _____.

Autocracy

There was some consideration to make George Washington the king of America. This would have made him an....

Autocrat

A ______ has complete control of the laws, rules, and affairs of a county.

Dictator

An autocracy gives the ruler the power to __________

control all branches of government

Dangerous mob self rule

democracy

___________________ is the right to a speedy trial.

habeas corpus

A government that passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens is a ___________.

pluralism

The government had the right to restrict the number of people who visit the White House. This is an example of government exercising its...

Jurisdiction

One leader workers for the good of the people

Monarchy

The character of being in agreement with the standards of right conduct is called...

Morality

a few working for their own benefit

Oligarchy

Which of the following is an intangible way state government helps citizens?

Oversee business

A few working for the good of the people

aristocracy

In a totalitarian government,

authorities maintain total control over the lives of the people

Which is a system of leaders who carry out the work of the government?

bureaucracy