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Foundations of Government

Quiz by Paul Bachman

Grade 9-12
Social Studies
California Public Schools Standards

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21 questions
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  • Q1
    states exist to serve their people
    social contract theory
    federal system
    majority rule
    monarchy
    30s
    12.1
  • Q2
    economic security depends on accumulation of gold and silver
    state
    mercantilists
    mixed economy
    democracy
    30s
  • Q3
    food stamps or rent subsidies
    communist state
    economic assistance
    federal system
    mixed economy
    30s
  • Q4
    one person inherits throne and heads the state
    monarchy
    majority rule
    democracy
    social contract theory
    30s
  • Q5
    combines elements of capitalism and socialism
    mercantilists
    federal system
    federal system
    mixed economy
    30s
  • Q6
    the people rule directly or through representatives
    majority rule
    democracy
    monarchy
    economic assistance
    30s
  • Q7
    all economic decisions made by the government
    democracy
    communist state
    mercantilists
    mixed economy
    30s
  • Q8
    national and state governments share power
    majority rule
    monarchy
    communist state
    federal system
    30s
  • Q9
    community with organized government in a territory
    federal system
    democracy
    state
    mixed economy
    30s
  • Q10
    parties representing the majority make most of the laws
    democracy
    majority rule
    state
    monarchy
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of these defines Switzerland as a sovereign state?
    It is located in an area that includes some of the Alps.
    It has different regions defined by different languages.
    It has a strict policy of separation of church and state.
    It has a central government that creates laws for the entire nation.
    30s
  • Q12
    In 1986 the country of Greece implemented decentralization, dividing the country into regions, each with its own administrative unit. Before 1986, the country of Greece was most likely which of these?
    confederacy
    authoritarian system
    federal system
    unitary system
    30s
  • Q13
    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an agency created by the U.S. Congress to monitor and assist financial private institutions to protect consumers. This agency fulfills which function of government?
    provide economic assistance
    provide economic security
    provide national security
    provide leadership
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of these examples highlights a disadvantage of the federal system of government?
    Federal and state agencies can collaborate to combat homelessness.
    Different levels of government can handle different types of problems.
    Looser federal environmental laws are enforced over stricter state laws.
    States can obtain funds from the federal government for road projects.
    30s
  • Q15
    In a true free market economy, which of the following would occur?
    Access to natural resources would be uncontrolled.
    Successful producers would be given tax breaks.
    Workers would obtain fair wages by law.
    Safety regulations would offer consumer protections.
    30s

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