POLITICAL SCIENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS-LATEST
Which of the following statements defines a government? - ANSWER-All of the answers
are correct.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-The U.S. government maintains
the postal service, educational system, roads, and public utilities.
The U.S. government plays a large role in the country because its functions greatly
affect citizens' _____. - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct.
One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the
Constitution is _____. - ANSWER-'to promote the general welfare'
Which definition summarizes the meaning of 'government'? - ANSWER-Government is
the authority that sets rules for a society and helps its members relate to one another
and to others.
Which type of government is controlled by a group of wealthy, powerful aristocrats? -
ANSWER-Oligarchy
Which type of government is ruled by a deity, whose representatives claim divine
inspiration and interpret the laws found in the nation's holy texts? - ANSWER-Theocracy
In which type of government does a king or queen hold supreme power over his or her
nation? - ANSWER-Monarchy
In a _____, one leader, who is not elected and does not inherit his position, rules with
absolute power, little restraint, and often violence. - ANSWER-dictatorship
In a _____, the leaders are elected by citizens who actively participate in the political
process. - ANSWER-representative government
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the implementation of harsher
sentences for people working in the NSA who disclose confidential information. The
president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In
the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. The actions taken by the
Supreme Court are an example of _____. - ANSWER-checks and balances
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the retroactive principle of increased
taxation. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of
Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. Why is this
an example of the separation of powers? - ANSWER-Because it is a clear example that
AND ANSWERS-LATEST
Which of the following statements defines a government? - ANSWER-All of the answers
are correct.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-The U.S. government maintains
the postal service, educational system, roads, and public utilities.
The U.S. government plays a large role in the country because its functions greatly
affect citizens' _____. - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct.
One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the
Constitution is _____. - ANSWER-'to promote the general welfare'
Which definition summarizes the meaning of 'government'? - ANSWER-Government is
the authority that sets rules for a society and helps its members relate to one another
and to others.
Which type of government is controlled by a group of wealthy, powerful aristocrats? -
ANSWER-Oligarchy
Which type of government is ruled by a deity, whose representatives claim divine
inspiration and interpret the laws found in the nation's holy texts? - ANSWER-Theocracy
In which type of government does a king or queen hold supreme power over his or her
nation? - ANSWER-Monarchy
In a _____, one leader, who is not elected and does not inherit his position, rules with
absolute power, little restraint, and often violence. - ANSWER-dictatorship
In a _____, the leaders are elected by citizens who actively participate in the political
process. - ANSWER-representative government
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the implementation of harsher
sentences for people working in the NSA who disclose confidential information. The
president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of Congress. In
the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. The actions taken by the
Supreme Court are an example of _____. - ANSWER-checks and balances
Congress recently voted on a law that would allow the retroactive principle of increased
taxation. The president vetoed the bill, but was eventually overruled by a 2/3 majority of
Congress. In the end, the Supreme Court declared the bill unconstitutional. Why is this
an example of the separation of powers? - ANSWER-Because it is a clear example that
