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Which statement is an example of a theocracy?

A
In Saudi Arabia, the king will pass the throne and ruling power to his son.
B
In Vatican City, the pope makes decisions based on the Catholic religion.
C
In Russia, a small group of wealthy individuals control the government.
D
In North Korea, there is one supreme leader who makes all the laws.
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

A
choose a strong leader to make all the laws.
B
vote in a Council of 500.
C
vote on important decisions.
D
elect representatives to make decisions for them.
4

When leaders use religious laws to govern, they most likely represent

A
an autocracy.
B
a democracy.
C
a theocracy.
D
a monarchy.
5

What does the US government help regulate?

A
national elections
B
the judiciary
C
the economy
D
local government
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Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?

A
It creates laws and provides leadership.
B
It pays for services and controls the prices of goods.
C
It organizes public works and helps businesses.
D
It provides loans and responds to emergencies.
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An example of a public safety service a government provides

A
police officers
B
interstate highways
C
state-run hospitals
D
public schools
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In a federal system of government, power is

A
divided between the national government and the states.
B
held by one person who makes all the decisions.
C
divided equally between all state governments.
D
held by a central government that makes decisions.
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A purpose of government in the United States is to

A
guarantee rights for people worldwide.
B
guarantee power for a single leader.
C
guarantee power for a few leaders.
D
guarantee rights for its citizens.
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Which best describes a key element of republicanism?

A
Citizens select who will lead them.
B
Citizens work together to form a government.
C
Citizens can be punished for disagreeing.
D
Citizens give full control to the leader.
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

A
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
B
In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.
C
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
D
In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
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Which element would be different in an absolute free-market economy?

A
The government would not intervene to regulate prices.
B
Prices would not be influenced by supply and demand.
C
Private individuals and groups would not be able to own and control resources.
D
Buyers and sellers would not be free to exchange property or negotiate prices.
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Judeo-Christian principles refer to the religious beliefs and values held in common by

A
Buddhists and Jews.
B
ancient Athenians and Christians.
C
Christians and Jews.
D
Christians and Muslims.
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Common law follows the past rulings of

A
William Blackstone.
B
lawyers.
C
King John.
D
judges.
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What is the main reason voters choose political candidates?

A
to represent their interests in the economy
B
to create policies that favor them
C
to represent their interests in government
D
to get rid of policies they do not like
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How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government?

A
It demonstrated members of government not bound by the law.
B
It ended the idea of divine right of kings.
C
It established the ideas of precedent and common law.
D
It gave an example of a representative government body.
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Which method does a free-market economy use to encourage economic growth that a command economy does not?

A
the use of government-owned businesses to provide jobs
B
the creation of regulations that protect consumers and the environment
C
the creation of a plan that outlines production goals and priorities
D
the use of supply and demand to determine prices

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