41. What is the term for a political system in which one political party dominates the government, often
suppressing opposition?
A) Plutocracy
B) Totalitarianism
C) Bipartisanship
D) One-party system
**Answer: D) One-party system**
42. Which of the following is an essential component of a well-functioning democracy that allows
citizens to express their political preferences and make informed decisions?
A) Political advertising
B) Political polarization
C) Civic education
D) Voter suppression
**Answer: C) Civic education**
43. What is the term for a method of voting in which voters can indicate their preference for multiple
candidates in order of preference?
A) First-past-the-post
B) Proportional representation
C) Ranked-choice voting
D) Single transferable vote
**Answer: C) Ranked-choice voting**
44. Which of the following principles of democracy ensures that government actions and
decision-making are open to scrutiny by the public and the media?
A) Rule of law
B) Transparency
C) Separation of powers
D) Gerrymandering