Origins of Government: Mastery Test (All solved)

Which is the best evidence that the United States has a federal system of government? correct answers Its state and local governments share power. Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs Democracy - _____ Oligarchy - _____ Autocracy - _____ correct answers Democracy - the people Oligarchy - a small group of wealthy people Autocracy - a single individual Which statement summarizes the state of communism in the world today? correct answers Since the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, communism has largely faded from Europe. Drag each characteristic to the correct location on the table Identify each example and feature as either associated with capitalism or communism. correct answers Capitalism: * individuals have the right to own property * the United States Communism: * a form of socialism * Russia in 1917 * the government owns businesses and property What is a theocracy? correct answers A type of oligarchy in which religious officials hold governmental power. Why is North Korea classified as a dictatorship? correct answers It has a single autocratic leader who holds all power. How is political authority related to public policy? correct answers A government uses its political authority to pass laws related to public policy. Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. correct answers One of the purposes of government is [to promote the general welfare], which refers to people's health, safety, and prosperity. Because people have the right to better their lives, government has a responsibility to protect its citizens' [freedoms]