1.2 Assignment "Types of Government"

Choose the type of government style that best fits the example given below. A form of government where the leadership have little or no control over the populace. a. anarchism b. pluralism c. totalitarianism

a. anarchism

According to Aristotle's definitions of government, which government would be considered a moral type of government? a. democracy of the United States b. monarchy of Queen Elizabeth I c. tyranny of Nero during the Roman Empire d. aristocracy of ancient Greek city-states

a & d

The character of being in agreement with the standards of right conduct _____. a. tyranny b. morality c. philosophy

b. morality

Which government passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens? a. anarchism b. pluralism c. totalitarianism

b. pluralism

Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. aristocracy 2. democracy 3. jurisdiction 4. monarchy 5. morality

1. privileged citizens or the upper class, often with inherited ruling titles 5. principle or ideal of what is right and wrong 3. the right to exercise authority 2. rule by the people; originally an Aristotlelian term that meaning a poorly "people-run" government 4. hereditary rule by one person alone; usually a king, queen, or emperor

Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. oligarchy 2. philosopher 3. pluralism 4. polity 5. totalitarianism 6. tyranny

2. a learned person who in the study of thought and conduct 6. unjust governmental authority; oppressive power 3. a form of government where the public has input in the various areas of interest of the country 1. selfish group leadership, as defined by Aristotle 5. authoritarian government requiring complete obedience and total submission of the people 4. Aristotle's definition of a good government run by the people

Match the following types of government with Aristotle's definition of them. 1. one leader working for the good of the people 2. one leader working for his own benefit 3. a few working for the good of the people 4. a few working for their own benefit 5. the rule of many for the benefit of all 6. dangerous mob self-rule

5. polity 1. monarchy 3. aristocracy 2. tyranny 6. democracy 4. oligarchy

_____________ is known as the father of political science.

Aristotle

In a pluralistic society, special interest groups have a right to which of the following? Select all that apply. a. testify in court on behalf of immigrants b. ignore legislation on behalf of small business c. meet with Congressional leaders to ask for the protection of religious minorities d. get a Senator to introduce legislation to ensure healthcare for Hispanic children e. lobby the White House for a higher tax on the wealthiest 1%

c, d, e

Which government is known for the elimination of personal freedom? a. anarchism b. pluralism c. totalitarianism

c. totalitarianism

The government has the right to restrict the number of visitors who visit Cape Canaveral for a space launch. The government has ________________ over the base.

jurisdiction