#1
Which of the following government systems is characterized by rule by a single individual with absolute power?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
#2
In a parliamentary system, who typically appoints the Prime Minister?
President
Parliament
Supreme Court
Military
#3
What is the term for a government system where power is vested in a hereditary king or queen?
Republic
Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
#4
What is the primary purpose of the judiciary in a government system?
To create laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To execute laws
#5
In a federal system of government, what is the relationship between the central government and regional governments?
Central government has all power
Central and regional governments share power
Regional governments have all power
There are no regional governments
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?
Strong central government with weak state governments
Weak central government with strong state governments
Centralization of power at the regional level
Absence of any division of power between central and regional governments
#7
Who coined the term 'checks and balances' to describe the separation of powers in a government system?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Locke
Montesquieu
#8
Which of the following is a feature of a unitary system of government?
Multiple levels of government with equal power
Power divided between a central government and regional governments
Strong central government with regional governments having limited power
Absence of any central authority
#9
Which of the following is NOT a form of direct democracy?
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
Representative democracy
#10
Which of the following government systems is based on religious law?
Theocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Plutocracy
#11
What is the primary function of the executive branch in a government system?
Make laws
Enforce laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
#12
In a confederal system of government, where does the majority of power lie?
With the central government
With the regional governments
With local municipalities
With the military
#13
What term describes the process by which power is divided among different branches of government?
Separation of powers
Centralization
Decentralization
Fusion of powers
#14
In a unitary system of government, where does the majority of power reside?
With the central government
With the regional governments
With local municipalities
With the military
#15
Who has the authority to interpret laws and ensure they comply with the constitution in a constitutional democracy?
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Court
Legislature