Government Quiz: Forms of Government

_________ is known a the father of political science.

Aristotle

Which of the following relates to the term habeas corpus?

a prisoners rights

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

oversee business

A government that passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens is a(n) ________

pluralism

There was some consideration to make George Washington the king of America. This would have made him a(n) _________

autocrat

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

bureaucracy

polity

the rule of many for the benefit of all

Governments are important because

they enforce rules that control conduct within a population

monarchy

working for the good of the people

Aristotle's definitions of government

One person rules. A few people rule. Aristocracy Many people rule. Polity, democracy

__________ is the right to a speedy trial

habeas corpus

aristocracy

a few people working for the good of the people

Oligarchy

a few working for their for own benefit.

True or false. allowing private business and free speech

allowing private business and free speech is not allowed

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

autocracy

democracy

dangerous mob, self rule

A(n) _______________ has complete control of the laws, rules, and affairs of a country

dictator

a pluralistic society guards against one group taking over by _______

having constant mix of diverse groups

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

jurisdiction

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

morality

tyranny

one leader works for his own benefit

According to Aristotle, a polity is ____

a government run by the people

An example of a dictator is

Amin

In a totalitarian government, _________

the authorities want complete obedience and total submission. Totalitarian governments try to regulate everything in a person's life

An autocracy gives the ruler the power to __________

control over all branches of government