Quiz: Forms of Government
The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons is usually Britain's
Prime Minister
Which of the following relates to the term habeas corpus?
a prisoner's rights
One similarity between the United States Supreme Court and the British House of Lords is that they _____.
are both appointed for life.
the rule of many for the benefit of all
polity
a few working for the good of the people
aristocracy
An autocracy gives the ruler the power to ____
control all branches of government
_____ is the right to a speedy trial.
habeas corpus
Which of the following is the key difference between the U.S. system of government and the communist system of government?
multiple political parties
Governments are important because _____.
they enforce rules that control conduct within a population
Which statements about the Supreme Court are true? Select all that apply. - A Supreme Court ruling may never be overturned, even by itself. - A state law may be overturned by the Supreme Court. - The Supreme Court determines the Constitutionality of all laws passed by Congress. - The Supreme Court can determine if the actions of the President are legal. - A Supreme Court Justice holds office for life.
- A Supreme Court ruling may never be overturned, even by itself. - A state law may be overturned by the Supreme Court. - The Supreme Court determines the Constitutionality of all laws passed by Congress.
Which of the following are the two houses of British Parliament? - House of Commons - House of Governance - House of Representatives - House of Lords
- House of Commons - House of Lords
Select the items that match Aristotle's definitions of governments. Select all that apply. - rule by many called a democracy - rule by a few called an aristocracy - rule by one called an oligarchy - rule by three called an oligarchy - rule by many called a polity
- rule by many called a democracy - rule by a few called an aristocracy - rule by many called a polity
The British parliamentary general election is held every _____ yrs.
5
An example of a dictator is ____
Idi Amin of Uganda
The Prime Minister and his cabinet are controlled by ____
Parliament
Which government entity reviews laws and decides whether they are within the guidelines of the Constitution?
Supreme Court
According to Aristotle, a polity is _____.
a good government run by the people
In a totalitarian government, ______.
authorities maintain total 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
The Supreme Court's main concern is _____.
deciding whether the case before them is within the guidelines of the Constitution
dangerous mob self rule
democracy
Which of the following is a key similarity between the constitutional republic and the British monarchy?
legislative body
one leader works for the good of the people
monarchy
a few working for their own benefit
oligarchy
Which of the following is the key difference between the U.S. system of government and a multiparty system of government?
the formation of a "coalition" government
The Congress can override a presidential veto with a ____ majority vote
two-thirds
one leader works for his own benefit
tyranny
