Government, Economy, and Political Influences Quiz

Test your knowledge on economic systems, political theories, and governmental structures with this quiz on political economy.

#1

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of the means of production and market-based allocation of resources?

Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Feudalism
#2

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics'?

John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
Milton Friedman
#3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democratic form of government?

Centralized power in a single individual
Rule by a small group of elites
Regular free and fair elections
Government control of all economic activities
#4

Who is the head of state in the United States?

Speaker of the House
President
Chief Justice
Secretary of State
#5

What is the term for a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units such as states or provinces?

Unitary system
Federal system
Confederal system
Authoritarian system
#6

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Confederate
#7

Which economic theory suggests that government intervention in the economy should be limited to ensure free markets?

Keynesian economics
Monetarism
Neoliberalism
Marxism
#8

Which political ideology advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society?

Capitalism
Socialism
Anarchism
Fascism
#9

In the United States, which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
#10

Which economic theory argues that government spending should be increased during economic downturns to stimulate demand?

Supply-side economics
Classical economics
Keynesian economics
Monetarism
#11

Who wrote the book 'The Wealth of Nations,' which laid the groundwork for classical economics?

Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
Friedrich Hayek
#12

Which term refers to the total value of all goods and services produced by a country in a given period?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Budget Deficit
National Debt
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?

Separation of powers
Ceremonial head of state
Direct election of the executive
Fixed term for the executive
#14

Who is often credited with developing the concept of the 'social contract'?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
#15

Which term refers to the ability of a government to control its own territory and exert authority over its citizens?

Sovereignty
Democracy
Federalism
Pluralism

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