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Section 1.1

Quiz by Isaiah Hicks

Grade 9-12
Social Studies
Ohio Learning Standards

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a basic power of every government that allows it to interpret laws?
    political power
    legislative power
    judicial power
    executive power
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following accurately describes the divine right of kings and the social contract theories?
    The divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a divinity.
    The divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a social contract that requires the people to obey their ruler as they would a god.
    The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity; the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired from the people.
    The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity; the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired through force.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is the most likely reason the phrase "the laws of nature and nature's God" was included in the Declaration of Independence?
    The writers of the Declaration of Independence respected the natural world.
    The writers of the Declaration of Independence believed in nature's law and nature's God as part of their religion.
    The writers of the Declaration of Independence used the phrase to express their belief in John Locke's theory of natural rights.
    The writers of the Declaration of Independence wanted to send a message to King George that nature was the most powerful force in the world.
    30s
  • Q4
    Considering that the Preamble to the Constitution states that part of forming a more perfect union is to establish justice, what did Martin Luther King, Jr., mean when he said that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
    If one nation treats people equally, then all nations need to treat people equally.
    Justice is only as good as the judges who hear cases.
    Justice is always reasonable, fair, and impartial.
    If even one person is affected by injustice, everyone is affected.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an advantage of a written constitution?
    A written constitution tells the government how to make laws for the state.
    A written constitution defines the powers of the government.
    A written constitution gives the people sovereignty.
    A written constitution establishes the different branches of government.
    30s
  • Q6
    How do the presidential and parliamentary forms of government differ from one another?
    The presidential form has executive and legislative branches that are separate but equal, whereas the parliamentary form has an executive branch that is a part of the legislative branch.
    The presidential form has an executive branch and a legislative branch, whereas the parliamentary form does not have any branches.
    The parliamentary form of government is structured so conflict between branches is frequent, whereas the presidential form is structured to promote compromise.
    The parliamentary form has a system of checks and balances, whereas the presidential form has no such system.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
    An autocracy is a form of democracy. An oligarchy is a form of dictatorship.
    In an autocracy, a single person holds all the power. In an oligarchy, a small group of people hold the power.
    In an autocracy, a small group of people hold the power. In an oligarchy, a single person holds the power.
    An autocracy is a form of dictatorship. An oligarchy is a form of democracy.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is considered an advantage of a federal system of government?
    Independent states work together to solve issues of common concern but retain their own identities.
    Power rests with one central agency that determines what powers local governments can and cannot have.
    Member states determine how much power the government has.
    Power is divided between a central government and many local governments.
    30s
  • Q9
    A disadvantage of a confederate government is that
    member states are frequently invaded by other states within the confederation.
    they tend to be weak since they have only the powers granted to them by member states.
    member states are unwilling to give up their independence.
    they are not respected by other sovereign states.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a presidential form of government?
    to ensure that no branch has more power over another
    to ensure that the executive branch is under the direct control of the legislative branch
    to ensure that political authority rests with the people
    to ensure that local and national governments are co-equal partners
    30s

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