1. What is a government? A. A system of rules and regulations B. A group of people in charge of a territory and its people C. A collection of laws D. A political party Answer: B

2. Democracy is a government where: A. Power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals B. Power is vested in a monarch C. Power is derived from the people through elections D. Power is held by the military Answer: C

3. What is a theocracy? A. A government where religious leaders hold political power B. A government where power is held by the military C. A government where power is hereditary D. A government where power is held by the elite Answer: A

4. Who is the head of government in a parliamentary system? A. Prime Minister B. President C. Monarch D. Speaker of the House Answer: A

5. What is the purpose of a constitution in a country? A. To define the powers and limitations of the government B. To outline the economic policies of the government C. To define the cultural values of the country D. To describe the geography of the nation Answer: A

6. In a federal system of government, power is: A. Divided between a central government and regional governments B. Concentrated in the hands of a single individual C. Controlled by the military D. Given to the religious leaders Answer: A

7. Totalitarianism is a form of government where: A. The government has total control over all aspects of public and private life B. Power is shared by different political parties C. The country is ruled by the military D. Power is concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals Answer: A

8. The term "bicameral" refers to: A. A legislature with two houses B. A single-house legislature C. A multi-party system D. A system with no legislature Answer: A

9. What is the primary function of the executive branch of government? A. To enforce laws B. To interpret laws C. To make laws D. To review laws Answer: A

10. Who is the head of state in a parliamentary system? A. Monarch B. Prime Minister C. President D. Speaker of the House Answer: A

11. Which type of government is characterized by the rule of law and limited government power? A. Constitutional government B. Authoritarian government C. Totalitarian government D. Monarchy Answer: A

12. What is the role of the legislative branch in a government system? A. To make laws B. To enforce laws C. To interpret laws D. To review laws Answer: A

13. What is a unitary system of government? A. A government where power is concentrated at the national level B. A government where power is divided between national and regional levels C. A government where power is hereditary D. A government where power is held by the elite Answer: A

14. Which type of government is headed by a monarch, like a king or queen? A. Monarchy B. Republic C. Oligarchy D. Anarchy Answer: A

15. In a presidential system, the head of government is also the: A. Head of state B. Commander-in-chief C. Chief Justice D. Speaker of the House Answer: A

16. Who is the head of state in a presidential system? A. President B. Prime Minister C. Monarch D. Speaker of the House Answer: A

17. The principle of "separation of powers" in government is associated with: A. Montesquieu B. Karl Marx C. John Locke D. Rousseau Answer: A

18. Which type of government is characterized by a single, all-powerful leader? A. Autocracy B. Democracy C. Republic D. Plutocracy Answer: A

19. The concept of "checks and balances" in government aims to: A. Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful B. Concentrate power in the hands of a few individuals C. Enhance the power of the judiciary D. Allow the military to have equal power with other branches Answer: A

20. In a parliamentary system, the head of state and the head of government are: A. Different individuals B. The same individual C. Elected by the military D. Determined by hereditary monarchy Answer: A