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Unit 1 Gov
Government
Question | Answer |
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List three of Aristoles classification of government. | Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy |
The Republicans and Democrats have developed in this country as the major... | political parties |
Trade among the states was known as... | interstate commerce |
A loose union of independent states is a... | confederacy |
This began as a struggle over lands in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio... | French and Indian war |
This man wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence... | Thomas Jefferson |
The compromise made by the founders on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations... | slavery |
To establish the Northwest Territory states did what? | Ceded Territory |
This led to the Boston Tea Party... | Britain's increased tax revenue |
The economic system in which freedom of choice is emphasized is... | Capitalism/ free market |
The Magna Carta was important because it... | established a limited government |
According to the Articles of Confederation, this power was granted to Congress... | to amend the Articles of Confederation |
The effort to control or influence he control of government is called... | politics |
This system DIVIDES the powers between the state and national government... | separation of powers |
Signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, this colonial plan for self rule is called... | Mayflower Compact |
What is the form of democracy we have in this country... | Representative democracy |
Anti federalist believed this was needed. | Bill of Rights |
What are 4 features of all the states in today's world. | Territory, population, sovereignty,government |
What ancient Greek scholar was one of the first student's of government? | Aristole |
The articles of Confederation went into effect in 1781 after all 13 states did what? | Ratified them |
What is any system of government in which a small group holds power? | Oligarchy |
This man was known as the father of the Constitution. | James Madison |
What is any system of government in which rule is by the people called? | Democracy |
What was the 1st legislature which became the U.S? | The Virginia House of Burgesses |
This system of government gives ALL KEY powers to the national government. | Unitary system |
Many Americans wanted a strong national government after what? | Shays' Rebellion |
American's first constitution was the... | Fundamental orders of Connecticut |
The intolerable acts prompted the Colonist to take what type of action against Britain... | an embargo |
These nations are in the early stages of industry and technology... | developing countries |
Who provided a philosophy for capitalism? | Adam Smith |
Communist countries have a what? | Command economy |
Federalist were concerned that with out a strong national government this would triumph... | anarchy |