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