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Chapter 2 Review
The formation of Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unitary government | All the key powers given to central or natural govt |
| Federal government | Divides power between naional and state govts. |
| Confederate government | Power held in individual state govts. |
| Three main purposes of a constitution | a. Sets out ideas shared by the people b. Establishes basic structure of govt. c. Provides supreme law for the country |
| Is a constitutional govt. limited or unlimited? | Limited, constitution is in place specifically to limit the power of those who govern |
| What is the purpose of the preamble? | Set fourth the goals and purposes of the government |
| What is politics? | The efoort to take control or influence the govt. |
| Why is participation in politics important? | Conflicts in society are managed |
| What does it mean for the govt. to " Promote the general welfare" | Govt. should operate in the interests of all the people. |