#1
Which government system gives power to the people through elected representatives?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
#2
What form of government is characterized by a single ruler with absolute power and authority?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Republic
#3
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#4
Which type of government system is characterized by rule by a small group of individuals?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
#5
What is the term for a government ruled by religious leaders?
Theocracy
Aristocracy
Plutocracy
Autocracy
#6
Which document laid the foundation for the United States government?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The United States Constitution
#7
Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations,' which laid the groundwork for modern capitalism?
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
#8
The 'Bill of Rights' in the United States Constitution guarantees which of the following?
Rights of the President
Rights of the States
Rights of the People
Rights of the Congress
#9
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution' in the United States?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
#10
Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the concept of democracy?
#11
What is the main purpose of the preamble to a constitution?
To declare war
To establish the structure of government
To outline the goals and principles of the constitution
To list the powers of the president
#12
What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a government system?
To outline the functions of the judiciary
To establish the rights and responsibilities of citizens
To regulate international trade
To appoint government officials
#13
Which historical document limited the power of the English monarchy and established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law?
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The United States Constitution
The English Bill of Rights
#14
In the context of government, what does the term 'checks and balances' refer to?
A system to prevent corruption
The separation of powers between different branches of government
A system to limit the power of the judiciary
A system to prevent abuse of power by any one branch of government
#15
What is the significance of the 1689 English Bill of Rights?
It established the principle of habeas corpus
It granted suffrage to women
It abolished slavery in the British Empire
It limited the power of the monarchy and enhanced the authority of Parliament
#16
Who is considered the 'philosopher king' and the author of 'The Republic'?
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Herodotus
#17
Which country is considered the world's oldest existing republic, founded in 301 A.D.?
Italy
Greece
San Marino
Switzerland