1|Page
MTTC SOCIAL STUDIES 084 2025| COMPLETE EXAM
SET (questions and verified answers)frequently most
tested questions | already passed!!
Sovereignty - (ANSWER)Sovereignty is a political concept that refers to dominant
power or supreme authority. In a monarchy, supreme power resides in the
"sovereign", or king. In modern democracies, sovereign power rests with the
people and is exercised through representative bodies such as Congress or
Parliament.
Authority - (ANSWER)authority is the legitimate power of a person or group over
other people. In a civil state, authority is practiced in ways such a judicial branch
or an executive branch of government.
Social Contract Theory - (ANSWER)Social contract theory, nearly as old as
philosophy itself, is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are
dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in
which they live.
Athenian Democracy - (ANSWER)A radical form of direct democracy in which
much of the free male population of Athens had the franchise and officeholders
were chosen by lot.
European Enlightenment - (ANSWER)European intellectual movement of the
eighteenth century that applied the lessons of the Scientific Revolution to human
affairs and was noted for its commitment to open-mindedness and inquiry and
the belief that knowledge could transform human society.
,2|Page
Great Depression - (ANSWER)the economic crisis beginning with the stock market
crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
WWII - (ANSWER)1941-1945 ended colonialism
Hammurabi's code - (ANSWER)Ancient Mesopotamian code
Wilson's Fourteen Points - (ANSWER)This is the plan for post-World War I
outlined by President Wilson in 1918. This plan called for self-determination
(countries in Africa and Asia govern themselves), freedom of the seas, free trade,
end to secret agreements, reduction of arms and a league of nations.
Decleration of Independence - (ANSWER)a 1776 document stating that the 13
English colonies were a free and independent nation
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
English Constitution - (ANSWER)not written or fixed set of unchangeable rules,
general sense of way things were done, power distributed among KIng,
aristocracy, and commoners, colonists wanted something in writing
U.S. constitution - (ANSWER)The document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788
that sets forth the institutional structure of the U.S. government and the tasks
these institutions perform. It replaced the Articles of Confederation.
,3|Page
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War. Lacked Executive overview
Oligarchy - (ANSWER)A government ruled by a few powerful people
Theocracy - (ANSWER)A government controlled by religious leaders
liberal democratic state - (ANSWER)1. Government elected and peaceful to their
power
2. Citizens have civil rights and liberties that protect them from government
intrusion.
Semi-democratic State - (ANSWER)A stable state that combines democratic and
authoritarian elements.
Authoritarian - (ANSWER)A government in which one leader or group of people
holds absolute power.
Totalitarian - (ANSWER)Referring to a form of government in which one person
or party holds absolute control
Parliamentary System - (ANSWER)A system of government in which the
legislature selects the prime minister or president.
, 4|Page
Presidential System - (ANSWER)a system of government in which the legislative
and executive branches operate independently of each other
semi-presidential system - (ANSWER)An executive system that divides power
between two strong executives, a president and a prime minister
Senate's powers - (ANSWER)approve supreme court and cabinet appointments
and approve treaties
House of Representatives' powers - (ANSWER)1. Can create tax laws
2. Has the sole power to impeach a president
line item veto - (ANSWER)an executive's ability to block a particular provision in a
bill passed by the legislature
Referendum - (ANSWER)a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular
vote by the electorate
Initiative - (ANSWER)A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a
constitutional amendment.
Lobbyist - (ANSWER)Lobbying is an important lever for a productive government.
Without it, governments would struggle to sort out the many, many competing
interests of its citizens. Fortunately, lobbying provides access to government
MTTC SOCIAL STUDIES 084 2025| COMPLETE EXAM
SET (questions and verified answers)frequently most
tested questions | already passed!!
Sovereignty - (ANSWER)Sovereignty is a political concept that refers to dominant
power or supreme authority. In a monarchy, supreme power resides in the
"sovereign", or king. In modern democracies, sovereign power rests with the
people and is exercised through representative bodies such as Congress or
Parliament.
Authority - (ANSWER)authority is the legitimate power of a person or group over
other people. In a civil state, authority is practiced in ways such a judicial branch
or an executive branch of government.
Social Contract Theory - (ANSWER)Social contract theory, nearly as old as
philosophy itself, is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are
dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in
which they live.
Athenian Democracy - (ANSWER)A radical form of direct democracy in which
much of the free male population of Athens had the franchise and officeholders
were chosen by lot.
European Enlightenment - (ANSWER)European intellectual movement of the
eighteenth century that applied the lessons of the Scientific Revolution to human
affairs and was noted for its commitment to open-mindedness and inquiry and
the belief that knowledge could transform human society.
,2|Page
Great Depression - (ANSWER)the economic crisis beginning with the stock market
crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
WWII - (ANSWER)1941-1945 ended colonialism
Hammurabi's code - (ANSWER)Ancient Mesopotamian code
Wilson's Fourteen Points - (ANSWER)This is the plan for post-World War I
outlined by President Wilson in 1918. This plan called for self-determination
(countries in Africa and Asia govern themselves), freedom of the seas, free trade,
end to secret agreements, reduction of arms and a league of nations.
Decleration of Independence - (ANSWER)a 1776 document stating that the 13
English colonies were a free and independent nation
Bill of Rights - (ANSWER)The first ten amendments to the Constitution
English Constitution - (ANSWER)not written or fixed set of unchangeable rules,
general sense of way things were done, power distributed among KIng,
aristocracy, and commoners, colonists wanted something in writing
U.S. constitution - (ANSWER)The document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788
that sets forth the institutional structure of the U.S. government and the tasks
these institutions perform. It replaced the Articles of Confederation.
,3|Page
Articles of Confederation - (ANSWER)A weak constitution that governed America
during the Revolutionary War. Lacked Executive overview
Oligarchy - (ANSWER)A government ruled by a few powerful people
Theocracy - (ANSWER)A government controlled by religious leaders
liberal democratic state - (ANSWER)1. Government elected and peaceful to their
power
2. Citizens have civil rights and liberties that protect them from government
intrusion.
Semi-democratic State - (ANSWER)A stable state that combines democratic and
authoritarian elements.
Authoritarian - (ANSWER)A government in which one leader or group of people
holds absolute power.
Totalitarian - (ANSWER)Referring to a form of government in which one person
or party holds absolute control
Parliamentary System - (ANSWER)A system of government in which the
legislature selects the prime minister or president.
, 4|Page
Presidential System - (ANSWER)a system of government in which the legislative
and executive branches operate independently of each other
semi-presidential system - (ANSWER)An executive system that divides power
between two strong executives, a president and a prime minister
Senate's powers - (ANSWER)approve supreme court and cabinet appointments
and approve treaties
House of Representatives' powers - (ANSWER)1. Can create tax laws
2. Has the sole power to impeach a president
line item veto - (ANSWER)an executive's ability to block a particular provision in a
bill passed by the legislature
Referendum - (ANSWER)a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular
vote by the electorate
Initiative - (ANSWER)A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a
constitutional amendment.
Lobbyist - (ANSWER)Lobbying is an important lever for a productive government.
Without it, governments would struggle to sort out the many, many competing
interests of its citizens. Fortunately, lobbying provides access to government
