U.S. Government Exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What is the main difference between a federal government and a unitary
government? - ANSWER-A federal government shares power with state and local
governments while a unitary government has complete control over local
governments.
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . unitary
2 . dictatorship
3 . absolute monarchy
4 . theocracy
5 . oligarchy - ANSWER-1 . rule by central government
2 . rule by single individual
3 . rule by hereditary head of state
4 . rule by religious leaders
5 . rule by small group of individuals
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . fascism
2 . socialism
3 . communism
4 . republic
5 . democracy - ANSWER-1 . an extreme form of nationalism
2 . the state regulates the economy and provides many goods and services
3 . all property is controlled by the state in the name of the people
,4 . rule by democratically elected representatives
5 . rule by the people
Which statement describes an advantage and disadvantage of a market
economy? - ANSWER-A market economy encourages business opportunities but
does little to address income inequality.
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . market economy
2 . mixed market economy
3 . command economy
4 . traditional economy - ANSWER-1 . economy dominated by private business
2 . government offers some good services
3 . government-controlled economy
4 . economy that is based on custom
Read the sentence.
The Spartan system of government provides the United States with a model for
_[blank]_.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-separation of powers
between different branches
Read the sentence.
Plato believed that a _[blank]_ would arise out of an aristocracy if individuals who
had been selected to serve were not of the best quality.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-timocracy
Which class rose to new power and established assemblies and tribunals to
serve their needs? - ANSWER-plebeians
Which church promoted Charlemagne's divine right to rule? - ANSWER-Catholic
Church
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . warrior class
,2 . bonds of obedience
3 . feudalism
4 . servient tenement
5 . divine right - ANSWER-1 . in the feudal system, individuals who fought for the
noble classes; known as knights in Europe and samurai in Japan
2 . in the feudal system, the code of conduct followed by the warrior class; known
as chivalry in Europe and bushido in Japan
3 . a system in which people worked and fought for nobles, who in turn gave them
protection and use of land
4 . land that is owned by a landlord and worked by others in servitude
5 . the idea that monarchs were placed in their positions by God and ruled by His
command
Which statement best describes the role of the monarch under the British
parliamentary system? - ANSWER-The power of the monarch is limited by the
constitution.
How do Britain's proportional elections influence the government? - ANSWER-
Proportional elections allow minority parties greater representation, but the larger
number of representatives may make it difficult for members of government to
form coalitions.
Which statement is characteristic of a traditional economy? - ANSWER-Most
people are involved in agriculture.
Read the sentence.
Adam Smith believed that governments should not interfere in the economy. This
approach is known as _[blank]_ .
Which best completes the sentence? - ANSWER-laissez faire
How did Pericles encourage Athenians to take responsibility in government? -
ANSWER-He advised them to write their own constitution.
Match each key term with the correct definition.
1 . a government consisting of a small group of people
, 2 . a government that replaced rulers who mistreated the masses and became a
system where the lower classes vote for how the government should be run
3 . a government established through one person coming to power in order to
maintain order but exercising power in an unjust manner
4 . a government based on principles of military glory; rulers include military
personnel
5 . a government in which power is held by the most qualified individuals who
have no interest in monetary gain - ANSWER-1 . oligarchy
2 . mobocracy
3 . tyranny
4 . timocracy
5 . aristocracy
How did the Romans influence the creation of a representative government and
written law?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- writing down the law and making it available to
the public
- allowing elected leaders to speak for the citizens they represented
What was the significance of the Law of the Twelve Tables? - ANSWER-These
laws were easy to understand and made available to the citizens.
What services did the Catholic Church provide to ease the burden of peasants
serving under feudalism?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- health care
- education
Which documents were influenced by the Magna Carta?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- US Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
Read the sentence.
The Magna Carta helped to establish the idea of a _[blank]_ between the
government and its citizens.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-social contract
solutions 2024/2025
What is the main difference between a federal government and a unitary
government? - ANSWER-A federal government shares power with state and local
governments while a unitary government has complete control over local
governments.
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . unitary
2 . dictatorship
3 . absolute monarchy
4 . theocracy
5 . oligarchy - ANSWER-1 . rule by central government
2 . rule by single individual
3 . rule by hereditary head of state
4 . rule by religious leaders
5 . rule by small group of individuals
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . fascism
2 . socialism
3 . communism
4 . republic
5 . democracy - ANSWER-1 . an extreme form of nationalism
2 . the state regulates the economy and provides many goods and services
3 . all property is controlled by the state in the name of the people
,4 . rule by democratically elected representatives
5 . rule by the people
Which statement describes an advantage and disadvantage of a market
economy? - ANSWER-A market economy encourages business opportunities but
does little to address income inequality.
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . market economy
2 . mixed market economy
3 . command economy
4 . traditional economy - ANSWER-1 . economy dominated by private business
2 . government offers some good services
3 . government-controlled economy
4 . economy that is based on custom
Read the sentence.
The Spartan system of government provides the United States with a model for
_[blank]_.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-separation of powers
between different branches
Read the sentence.
Plato believed that a _[blank]_ would arise out of an aristocracy if individuals who
had been selected to serve were not of the best quality.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-timocracy
Which class rose to new power and established assemblies and tribunals to
serve their needs? - ANSWER-plebeians
Which church promoted Charlemagne's divine right to rule? - ANSWER-Catholic
Church
Match each term with the correct definition.
1 . warrior class
,2 . bonds of obedience
3 . feudalism
4 . servient tenement
5 . divine right - ANSWER-1 . in the feudal system, individuals who fought for the
noble classes; known as knights in Europe and samurai in Japan
2 . in the feudal system, the code of conduct followed by the warrior class; known
as chivalry in Europe and bushido in Japan
3 . a system in which people worked and fought for nobles, who in turn gave them
protection and use of land
4 . land that is owned by a landlord and worked by others in servitude
5 . the idea that monarchs were placed in their positions by God and ruled by His
command
Which statement best describes the role of the monarch under the British
parliamentary system? - ANSWER-The power of the monarch is limited by the
constitution.
How do Britain's proportional elections influence the government? - ANSWER-
Proportional elections allow minority parties greater representation, but the larger
number of representatives may make it difficult for members of government to
form coalitions.
Which statement is characteristic of a traditional economy? - ANSWER-Most
people are involved in agriculture.
Read the sentence.
Adam Smith believed that governments should not interfere in the economy. This
approach is known as _[blank]_ .
Which best completes the sentence? - ANSWER-laissez faire
How did Pericles encourage Athenians to take responsibility in government? -
ANSWER-He advised them to write their own constitution.
Match each key term with the correct definition.
1 . a government consisting of a small group of people
, 2 . a government that replaced rulers who mistreated the masses and became a
system where the lower classes vote for how the government should be run
3 . a government established through one person coming to power in order to
maintain order but exercising power in an unjust manner
4 . a government based on principles of military glory; rulers include military
personnel
5 . a government in which power is held by the most qualified individuals who
have no interest in monetary gain - ANSWER-1 . oligarchy
2 . mobocracy
3 . tyranny
4 . timocracy
5 . aristocracy
How did the Romans influence the creation of a representative government and
written law?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- writing down the law and making it available to
the public
- allowing elected leaders to speak for the citizens they represented
What was the significance of the Law of the Twelve Tables? - ANSWER-These
laws were easy to understand and made available to the citizens.
What services did the Catholic Church provide to ease the burden of peasants
serving under feudalism?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- health care
- education
Which documents were influenced by the Magna Carta?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-- US Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
Read the sentence.
The Magna Carta helped to establish the idea of a _[blank]_ between the
government and its citizens.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? - ANSWER-social contract
