Chapter 2 Test American Government

The federal system is the most common form of government in use today throughout the world.

False

The president of the United States is elected by direct election of the citizens of America.

False

The presidential system is more widely used than the parliamentary system.

False

What is not necessarily a characteristic of a direct or pure democracy?

Fraternity

Originally, what was the only body at the national level that was elected by direct popular vote?

House of Representitives

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

The popular majority and representative majority do not necessarily agree.

True

Under the parliamentary system the majority party selects the person to head the government.

True

With majority-plurality representation, the candidate who gets the highest percentage of votes wins the election even if he did not receive a majority of the votes cast.

True

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a successful democratic system?

Unanimous consent

Under which type of government system does the national government have little to no power?

Confederacy

Which of the following governmental bodies is elected by popular vote?

Congress

What term means "government by people"?

Democracy

What document marked the beginning of a democratic government in England?

English Bill Of Rights

What people first practiced democracy?

Greeks

What is NOT one of the branches of the government?

Military

What governmental system allows for public participation?

Popular Government

What is the heart of the American government?

The Constitution

An example of direct democracy is a New England town meeting.

True

Federalism works well in large countries consisting of people with different goals and needs.

True

Our founding fathers were fearful that democracy would lead to tyranny of the majority

True

The European Union is a modern-day example of a confederacy.

True

What are powers given to the national government by the Constitution that define the limits of its authority?

Delegated

All members of the European Union use the official currency, the euro.

False

An oligarchy is an example of rule by one.

False

Christians must always be willing to compromise for the sake of the majority.

False

Democracy is always successful in a well-educated society.

False

Magistrates called plebeians were elected in ancient Rome to protect the rights of individual citizens.

False

Who is the CEO of the United States?

President or Donald J. Trump

What official is the head of a parliamentary government?

Prime Minister