Government Test Study Guide

General Idi Amin was a real-life example of a/an bureaucrat Aristocrat Dictator Anarchist

Dictator

Unit One

QUIZ ONE

Unit One

QUIZ THREE

Which of these Bible passages instruct us to pray for those in authority? Romans 13:1-18 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Proverbs 3:5-6

1 Timothy 2:1-4

Choose all the answers that are correct. During Aristotle's lifetime: He taught that people should find their "function." He was captured by the Assyrians. Alexander the Great was a pupil of his.

He taught that people should find their "function." AND Alexander the Great was a pupil of his.

House of Lords or House of Commons? Members can receive seats due to inheritance or accomplishments. House of Commons House of Lords

House of Lords

Choose the statement that is NOT true. Engels came from a well-to-do family. Engels was such a radical revolutionary, he had to flee his homeland of Prussia. Engels' writings were followed by the Communist Party. Engels edited Karl Marx's Das Kapital. Engels once personally tutored Karl Marx. Engels and Marx collaborated on the Communist Manifesto.

Engels once personally tutored Karl Marx.

Members of the Supreme Court serve for eight-year terms. True/False

False

Paul tells Timothy to pray for all men, except for those in power. True/False

False

People vote on the members of the Supreme Court. True/False

False

The British parliamentary general election is held every ______________ years. Three Four Five

Five

An example of a one-party system is ________. Germany led by Adolph Hitler Britain led by Tony Blair America led by Franklin Roosevelt Russia led by Boris Yeltsin

Germany led by Adolph Hitler

Choose the type of government style that best fits the example given below. The government passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens. Anarchism Pluralism Totalitarianism

Pluralism

Aristotle is known as the father of physical _________. Science History Political Science

Political Science

Britain's House of Lords _____________ House of Lords Prime Minister House of Commons is elected to serve for ___________ years. Four Eight At least four Up to five

Prime Minister Up to five years

Unit One

QUIZ TWO

Which of these passages tells us about the Christian's responsibility to be obedient to the governmental authorities? Galatians Chapter 2 Romans Chapter 13 1 Timothy Chapter 3

Romans Chapter 13

Applying Christian principles in politics as Daniel did can have an influence in high government, and we find the story of Daniel's stand for the Lord in the book of Daniel, chapter number ___________. Four Six Five.

Six

What was the unfinished manuscript written by Aquinas which told of the basics of Christianity? Summa Theologica Summa Contra Gentiles Summa All The Numbers

Summa Theologica

Who reviews laws to decide whether it is within the guidelines of the Constitution? Supreme Court President House of Representatives Senate

Supreme Court

The ruling party of the Soviet Union was The Communist party The Fascist party The Socialist party.

The Communist party

Milton's work which speaks of the peoples' right to select and remove rulers is titled _____. Of Reformation in England The Ready and Easy Way to Establish a Commonwealth The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates Communist Manifesto

The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates

One similarity between the United States Supreme Court and the British House of Lords is that: They are both appointed for life. They both can judge whether a law is in guideline with the constitution They both can judge the behavior of a high ranking official

They are both appointed for life.

Governments are important because: They control every aspect of the population They eliminate the need for participation in national decisions They enforce rules that control conduct within a population

They enforce rules that control conduct within a population

________ is a type of government in which the leadership tries to regulate everything in a person's life and expects complete submission. Communism Pluralism Anarchism Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism

Aristotle based his morality on whether those in the government worked for the people or for themselves. True/ False

True

For many years, the Mexican government was a democracy dominated by a one-party system. True/False

True

Habeas Corpus is a important law relating to prisoners' rights. True/False

True

The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in the House of ______________________ Lords Representatives Commons

Commons

Four years is the term for the American _______. Supreme Court judge House of representative Senator President .

President

If you speak of a right-wing party, you are speaking of a group which holds conservative views. True/ False

True

The President has the power to veto Congressional legislation that comes to him for approval. True/False

True

The church has a form of government. True/ False

True

If Congress has a _________majority vote, they can override a Presidential veto. One-half Three-quarters Two-thirds

Two-thirds

Choose the answer that is NOT correct. A totalitarian government is characterized by: Suppressing the freedoms of the individual Having government control over the media Allowing private business and free speech

Allowing private business and free speech

Dictators such as Uganda's Idi Amin and Italy's Mussolini committed appalling acts as abuse of their governmental power. Another word for this is: Atrocity Acquisition Antinomianism

Atrocity

A system of leaders who carry out the work of government are known as what? Bureaucracy Monarchy Oligarchy Autocracy

Bureaucracy

Choose the word that best fits this description: The system of leaders who carry out the work of the federal government. Republic Bureaucracy Pluralists

Bureaucracy

The communist government known as the Khmer Rouge ruled in what country? China Korea Soviet Union Cambodia

Cambodia

An autocracy gives the ruler the power to____________________ Join the United Nations Join the NATO forces Control all branches of government

Control all branches of government

Human thought and lifestyle within a certain time period or place is known as Dictatorship Democracy Monarchy Divine law Culture

Culture

A(n)_____ has complete control of the laws, rules, and affairs of a country. Anarchist Dictator Revolutionary

Dictator

The Prime Minister and his cabinet are controlled by Special interest groups Parliament The monarchy.

Parliament

1. Monarchy- 2. Tyranny - 3. Aristocracy- 4. Oligarchy- 5. Polity- 6. Democracy-

1. One leader works for the good of the people. 2. One leader works 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.

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up what branch of government? Executive Judicial Legislative

Legislative

Most multiparty systems include a few left-wing parties, which hold ________ views. Liberalty Rannical Anarchist

Liberalty

The character of being in agreement with the standards of right conduct is called _______ government. Bureaucracy Morality Totalitarianism Local

Morality

Which of the following is an intangible way state government helps its citizens? The creation of libraries Oversee business A mass transportation system

Oversee business