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This study set covers Political Philosophy through
25 practice questions.
An exploration of foundational political concepts, systems of government, and historical ideas designed for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Introduction to Political Philosophy study set below.
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1
Which ancient Greek philosopher wrote 'The Republic', a work that discusses the concept of justice and the ideal state?
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A
Aristotle
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B
Socrates
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C
Plato
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D
Epicurus
2
In a direct democracy, who makes the decisions on laws and government policies?
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A
A king or queen
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B
The citizens themselves
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C
A group of wealthy elites
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D
Appointed judges
3
What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a modern nation?
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A
To list all the laws of the land
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B
To describe the history of a country
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C
To establish the rules and framework of a government
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D
To set the taxes for the year
4
Which form of government is ruled by a single person who often inherits their position through a family line?
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A
Monarchy
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B
Republic
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C
Anarchy
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D
Oligarchy
5
John Locke, an English philosopher, argued that all people have natural rights. Which of the following is one of those rights?
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A
Property
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B
Technology
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C
Entertainment
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D
Fashion
6
What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of powerful or wealthy people?
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A
Democracy
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B
Oligarchy
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C
Theocracy
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D
Dictatorship
7
In a parliamentary system, what is the title of the head of government in countries like Australia or the United Kingdom?
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A
President
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B
Governor
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C
Prime Minister
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D
Chief Justice
8
What concept describes the idea that the power of a government should be limited by laws to prevent abuse?
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A
Absolute power
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B
Rule of law
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C
Dictatorship
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D
Totalitarianism
9
The 'Social Contract' theory suggests that people agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for what?
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A
Unlimited wealth
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B
Free travel
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C
Protection and order
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D
Total privacy
10
Which document, signed in 1215, is famous for limiting the power of the King of England for the first time?
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A
The Bill of Rights
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B
The Magna Carta
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C
The Declaration of Independence
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D
The Communist Manifesto
11
What is the name for a system where a central government shares power with regional or state governments?
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A
Federalism
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B
Unitary system
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C
Absolute monarchy
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D
Autocracy
12
Which political philosopher wrote 'Leviathan' and argued that a strong government is needed to keep order?
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A
Karl Marx
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B
Thomas Hobbes
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C
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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D
John Stuart Mill
13
In a republic, who do the citizens typically elect to make decisions on their behalf?
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A
Their parents
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B
A king
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C
Representatives
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D
Religious leaders
14
Which term describes a system where the government owns and controls the major industries and resources?
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A
Capitalism
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B
Socialism
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C
Liberalism
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D
Libertarianism
15
What is the primary role of a 'Legislature' in a government?
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A
To carry out the law
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B
To interpret the law
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C
To make the laws
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D
To arrest criminals
16
A government where religious leaders hold the main political power is known as what?
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A
Theocracy
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B
Democracy
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C
Technocracy
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D
Plutocracy
17
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws and the constitution?
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A
Executive
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B
Legislative
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C
Judiciary
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D
Military
18
What does the 'separation of powers' aim to prevent within a government?
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A
The formation of political parties
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B
The concentration of too much power in one branch
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C
The holding of public elections
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D
The creation of new laws
19
Who is often referred to as the 'father of modern political science' for his book 'The Prince'?
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A
Niccolò Machiavelli
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B
Voltaire
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C
Montesquieu
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D
Cicero
20
What is the main role of the 'Executive' branch of government?
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A
To make new laws
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B
To enforce and carry out laws
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C
To decide if laws are fair
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D
To write the constitution
21
What term refers to the right of citizens to vote in government elections?
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A
Suffrage
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B
Censorship
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C
Mandate
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D
Veto
22
Which philosopher is famous for his ideas on the 'separation of powers' between different government branches?
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A
Baron de Montesquieu
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B
Thomas Paine
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C
Immanuel Kant
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D
Confucius
23
In a totalitarian state, how much control does the government have over the lives of its citizens?
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A
Very little
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B
Only over taxes
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C
Almost complete control
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D
Only over education
24
What is a 'referendum' in the context of political decision-making?
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A
A private meeting of politicians
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B
A vote by citizens on a specific proposal or law
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C
The process of electing a president
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D
A report by a judge
25
Which political system emphasizes individual freedom, private property, and free markets?
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A
Classical Liberalism
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B
Communism
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C
Fascism
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D
Monarchism
