Test Your Knowledge With Political Science Quiz
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Independent voters claim to have ___________ party affiliation.
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Democratic
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Strong, specific
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No specific
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Republican
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A monarchy is:
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Rule by a president, not a king
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Rule by a dictator
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Rule by a king
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Limited government
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A. Rule by a kingExplanation
Until the twentieth century, most countries were monarchies.Rate this question:
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Democracy means rule by:
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God
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The people
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The best
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The wealthy
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A. The peopleExplanation
"Demos" means "people" in Greek.Rate this question:
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A republic is ruled by:
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A King
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A dictator
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A president
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The people directly
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A. A presidentExplanation
The United States is a republic.Rate this question:
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Absolute government is ____________, while constitutional government is _____________.
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Virtually unlimited; very limited
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Very limited; virtually unlimited
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Very neutral; unlimited
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Limited; very neutral
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A. Virtually unlimited; very limitedExplanation
Remember King Henry VIII, who had very few restrictions on what he could do to his people. Henry VIII was much closer to being the leader of an absolute government than a constitutional government.Rate this question:
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Three sources of political legitimacy are:
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Absolutism
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Will of the people
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God
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Gubernatorial elections
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Excellence
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A. Will of the people
A. God
A. ExcellenceExplanation
Theocracy, democracy and aristocracy.Rate this question:
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A majority candidate or party receives more than half of all votes cast.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Plurality rule means that the candidate with the most votes wins, even if it is not more than half.Rate this question:
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Theocracy means rule by:
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God
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The people
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The best
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The wealthy
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A. GodExplanation
"Theos" in Greek means "god."Rate this question:
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About ___% of national governments in the world are unitary.
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5%
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10%
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50%
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90%
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95%
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A. 90%Explanation
Britain is a unitary government.Rate this question:
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Aristocracy means rule by:
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God
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The people
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The best
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The wealthy
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A. The bestExplanation
"Aristos" means "the best" in Greek.Rate this question:
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What values does government allocate?
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Absolutism
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Status
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Wealth
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Opportunity
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Partisanship
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A. Status
A. Wealth
A. OpportunityExplanation
The government allocates values such as status, wealth, and opportunity. This means that the government plays a role in distributing or determining the social standing, financial resources, and chances for advancement within society. The government's policies and actions can impact the distribution of these values among individuals and groups, influencing their social and economic positions.Rate this question:
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U.S. central government is ____, whereas Britain's central government is ______.
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Weak; strong
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Strong;weak
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A. Weak; strongExplanation
The United States has a lot of separation of power amongst the legislative, judicial and executive branches, where Britain does not.Rate this question:
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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
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U.S. could not pay its bills
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Weak central government
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No separation of powers
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Little cooperation between the states
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The Articles of Confederation failed for multiple reasons. The U.S. was unable to pay its bills, leading to financial instability. The central government was weak, lacking the authority and resources to effectively govern the country. There was no separation of powers, resulting in a lack of checks and balances. Additionally, there was little cooperation between the states, hindering the ability to make collective decisions. All of these factors contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation.Rate this question:
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Amendments to the structure of the U.S. require approval from ______ of the states.
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3/4
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1/2
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1/4
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1/8
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3/5
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A. 3/4Explanation
Amendments to the structure of the U.S. require approval from 3/4 of the states. This means that in order for an amendment to be passed, it must receive support from at least 75% of the states. This high threshold ensures that any changes made to the structure of the U.S. have widespread support and are not easily implemented.Rate this question:
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A form of government that derives its power indirectly from the people, who elect representatives is called a(n) __________ democracy.
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Direct
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Absolutist
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Statist
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Representative
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A. RepresentativeExplanation
A form of government that derives its power indirectly from the people, who elect representatives is called a representative democracy. In this type of democracy, the people elect individuals to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf. This system allows for a more efficient and practical way of governing a large population, as it is not feasible for every citizen to participate directly in every decision-making process. Instead, representatives are elected to act as the voice and decision-makers for the people they represent.Rate this question:
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Compromise made by states at the Constitutional Convention for a bicameral legislature with a lower house in which representation would be based on population and an upper house in which each state would have two senators
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New Jersey Plan
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Three-fifths compromise
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Shays' Rebellion
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Connecticut Compromise
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None of the above
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A. Connecticut CompromiseExplanation
The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise, was the agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. It proposed a bicameral legislature with a lower house (House of Representatives) in which representation would be based on population, satisfying the larger states, and an upper house (Senate) in which each state would have equal representation with two senators, satisfying the smaller states. This compromise resolved the conflict between the Virginia Plan, which favored representation based on population, and the New Jersey Plan, which favored equal representation for all states.Rate this question:
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Proposal made at the Constitutional Convention for a unicameral central government with single house legislature in which each state would be represented equally.
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Virgina Plan
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Connecticut Compromise
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Annapolis Convention
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Shays' Rebellion
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. None of the aboveExplanation
This describes the New Jersey Plan.Rate this question:
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A convention held in September 1786 to consider problems of trade and navigation, attended by five states.
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Constitutional Convention
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Shays' Rebellion
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Virginia Convention
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Annapolis Convention
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New Jersey Convention
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A. Annapolis ConventionExplanation
Talks at this gathering resulted in the Constitutional Convention.Rate this question:
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Proposal at the Constitutional Convention made for a strong central government with a bicameral legislature.
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Annapolis Convention
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Virgina Plan
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Shays' Rebellion
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New Jersey Plan
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None of the above
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A. Virgina PlanExplanation
The proposal stated that the lower house would be chosen by voters while the upper house would be chosen by the lower.Rate this question:
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This would require that all judges treat national laws and treaties with highest regard.
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Bicameralism
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Supremacy clause
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Virgina Plan
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New Jersey Plan
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Constitutional Convention
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A. Supremacy clauseExplanation
The supremacy clause is the correct answer because it states that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land. This means that if there is a conflict between a national law or treaty and a state law, the national law or treaty will prevail. Therefore, for all judges to treat national laws and treaties with the highest regard, they must recognize and uphold the supremacy clause.Rate this question:
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Authoritative government gives you an exit option.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Authoritative government is compulsory, so you must obey or you will be punished.Rate this question:
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Federal governments:
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Have a pre-existing central government that creates and controls smaller, local units of government
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Have small units of pre-existing government that create a central government
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Both of the above
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None of the above
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A. Have small units of pre-existing government that create a central governmentExplanation
Small units of government create central government. Think of the 13 states that created our federal government as we know it today.Rate this question:
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The United States is a _______ government.
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Federal
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Unitary
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Absolute
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None of the above
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A. FederalExplanation
The correct answer is federal. This means that the United States has a system of government where power is divided between a central government and individual states. This allows for a balance of power and autonomy for both levels of government.Rate this question:
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Unitary government:
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Have small units of pre-existing government that create a central government
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Have a pre-existing central government that creates and controls smaller, local units of government
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All of the above
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None of the above
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A. Have a pre-existing central government that creates and controls smaller, local units of governmentExplanation
Unitary governments are created by a central government.Rate this question:
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The United States has a two-party system, dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The U.S. political landscape is largely shaped by two major parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. While other parties exist, these two have consistently held the majority of political power, influencing elections, legislation, and policy decisions. This two-party system has been a defining characteristic of American politics for much of its history.Rate this question:
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