Quiz 1: Government

_____ is known as the father of political science.

Aristotle

Which of the following relates to the term habeas corpus?

a prisoner's rights

Choose the answer that is NOT correct. A totalitarian government is characterized by _____.

allowing private business and free speech

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

oversee business

Select the items that match Aristotle's definition of governments. Select all that apply.

rule by a few called an aristocracy rule by many called a polity rule by many called a democracy

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

bureaucracy

An autocracy gives the ruler the power to __________

control all branches of government

_____ is the right to a speedy trial.

habeas corpus

Governments are important because _____.

they enforce rules that control conduct within a population

Match the following types of government with Aristotle's definition of them. 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 benefit 5. the rule of many for the benefit of all 6. dangerous mob self rule

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

An example of a dictator is _____.

Idi Amin of Uganda

In a totalitarian government, _____.

authorities maintain control over the lives of the people

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

autocracy

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

autocrat

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

dictator

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

According to Aristotle, a polity is _____.

a good government run by the people

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

pluralism

A pluralistic society guards against from one group taking over by _____.

having the constant mix of diverse groups enter into politics