Parliamentary Government Unit 1 Review Quiz
This quiz is a review of the four standards (1, 2, 5G, and 19) that comprise unit 1.
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Choose the answer that puts the documents in the correct order.
- A.
Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, English Bill of Rights
- B.
Petition of Rights, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights
- C.
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Petition of Rights
- D.
English Bill of Rights, Petition of Rights, Magna Carta
Correct Answer
A. Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, English Bill of RightsExplanation
Remember that the Magna Carta came first and introduced many new ideas. The Petition of Rights came second and the English Bill of Rights third as a follow-up to the ideas of the Petition of Rights.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which type of government is characterized by a strong central government and weak state or local government?
- A.
Confederacy
- B.
Presidential
- C.
Unitary
- D.
Federal
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C. UnitaryExplanation
In a unitary government, the central agency holds most of the power and only allows local governments to hold very little (if any) authority.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In the Pledge of Allegiance, the person reciting the pledge is committing loyalty to the flag of the United States
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Pledge is a commitment to the country of the United States.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
John Locke
- B.
George Washington
- C.
Thomas Jefferson
- D.
James Madison
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C. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
Thomas Jefferson was the person responsible for penning the Declaration of Independence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following was the American South during the Civil War an example of?
- A.
Federal Government
- B.
Oligarchy
- C.
Unitary
- D.
Confederation
Correct Answer
D. ConfederationExplanation
The South was a confederacy because the power was mainly in the state governments. They were independent states loosely bound by a weak central government.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Thomas Hobbes is responsible for developing the social contract
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Thomas Hobbes developed the social contract while John Locke modified it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following was not a natural right given in the Declaration of Independence
- A.
Liberty
- B.
Property
- C.
Life
- D.
Pursuit of Happiness
Correct Answer
B. PropertyExplanation
Thomas Jefferson penned that natural rights consisted of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Rule of law is the idea that no one is above the law.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The rule of law was introduced by the Magna Carta and stated that no one, not even the king, was above the law.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How is power organized in a Parliamentary government?
- A.
Executive and Legislative are separate and equal
- B.
The Executive exists but a Legislative branch does not
- C.
The Legislative exists but the Executive branch does not
- D.
The Executive and Legislative are in the same house
Correct Answer
D. The Executive and Legislative are in the same houseExplanation
In a parliamentary government, the head of the executive branch is a member of the legislative body.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which type of democracy is the United States?
- A.
Direct
- B.
Representative
Correct Answer
B. RepresentativeExplanation
The United States is a representative democracy because we elect people to represent us and make laws on our behalf.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which philosopher inspired the ideas found in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
Baron de Montesquieu
- B.
John Locke
- C.
Thomas Hobbes
- D.
Ben Franklin
Correct Answer
B. John LockeExplanation
John Locke was the main philosopher that influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing in the Declaration of Independence with the ideas of natural rights and social contract theory.Rate this question:
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- 12.
According to Thomas Hobbes, the people have the right to replace the government if they violate the citizen's natural rights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
John Locke believed that if the government violated the people's natural rights, it could be replaced by a government of their choice.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In a democracy, how do the people exercise their power over the government?
- A.
Rioting
- B.
Assembly
- C.
Petitioning
- D.
Voting
Correct Answer
D. VotingExplanation
People exercise their power over government through voting in a democracy.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Castro, Hitler, and Kim Jung-Ill are all examples of leaders of what types of government?
- A.
Unitary
- B.
Presidential
- C.
Oligrachy
- D.
Autocratic
Correct Answer
D. AutocraticExplanation
All of these leaders are examples of dictators, which are leaders of autocratic government.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The colonists were the main audience of the Declaration of Independence as Jefferson tried to persuade them to join the Revolution
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
While the Declaration was written to the King of England, the main audience was the colonists as they were not all in support of the Revolution at the time.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which of the following is not a portion of the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
Preamble
- B.
Statement of Rights
- C.
Grievances
- D.
Signatures
Correct Answer
D. SignaturesExplanation
The four parts to the Declaration are:Preamble-Statement of Rights-Grievances-Resolution of IndependenceRate this question:
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- 17.
What was Baron de Montesquieu's main idea for government was:
- A.
Separation of Powers
- B.
Checks and Balances
- C.
Social Contract
- D.
Rule of Law
Correct Answer
A. Separation of PowersExplanation
Montesquieu believed that power should be divided between branches.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which types of governments do the United States have?
- A.
Federal, Democratic, Presidential
- B.
Oligarchy, Unitary, Parliamentary
- C.
Autocratic, Confederal, Presidential
- D.
Federal, Democratic, Parliamentary
Correct Answer
A. Federal, Democratic, PresidentialExplanation
The US is a democratic based governmentRate this question:
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