by Janet Lemon
Dive into the intriguing world of political science, where ideologies clash and governance shapes societies. This quiz will test your grasp on political theories, key historical events, and influential figures. Sharpen your mind and see how well you understand the dynamics of power, policy, and political thought. Good luck!
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Political Science Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To adjudicate disputes
2. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
3. Which political theory advocates for a classless society?
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Liberalism
4. What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
To promote international peace and security
To regulate global trade
To enforce international law
To provide humanitarian aid
5. Which document outlines the fundamental laws and principles that govern the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
6. What type of government is ruled by a single person with absolute power?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
7. Who wrote ‘The Prince’, a political treatise on political power and ruling?
Plato
Aristotle
Niccolò Machiavelli
John Locke
8. Which political ideology emphasizes individual freedom and limited government intervention?
Conservatism
Liberalism
Socialism
Fascism
9. What is the main role of the executive branch of government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To adjudicate disputes
10. Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of democracy?
Roman
Egyptian
Greek
Persian
11. What is the term for a political system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units?
Federalism
Unitary state
Confederation
Monarchy
12. Who is considered the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
13. Which political system is characterized by the absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual?
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Republic
14. What is the primary role of the judicial branch of government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To execute laws
15. Who is known for the political theory of the ‘social contract’?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
All of the above
16. Which political ideology is associated with the protection of traditional institutions and resistance to rapid change?
Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism
Anarchism
17. What is the term for a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Direct democracy
Oligarchy
Republic
Monarchy
18. Which political philosopher wrote ‘The Communist Manifesto’?
Karl Marx
Friedrich Engels
Vladimir Lenin
Both A and B
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