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Govt Structure & Org
Government Structure and Organization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power? | Monarchy |
| Type of government where one person or small group hold all the power. | Dictatorship |
| Type of government where all voters in a community meet to make laws and decide actions | Direct Democracy |
| What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions? | Representative Democracy |
| Who has the power in an authoritarian government? | Leader or Head of Government |
| What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation? | National government could not force states to pay taxes |
| Which of these excerpts from the Constitution describes federalism? | Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved for the States. |
| The accused having the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed…” Which of these constitutional protections is based on the amendment described in the excerpt above? | The right to a trial by jury |
| The Constitution is a _________________________ document. | Living |
| An example of Popular Sovereignty is... | People hold power and vote |
| “Prior to questioning, A person must be warned about the right to remain silent that any statement he makes may be used as evidence against him, and that he has the right to the presence of an attorney.” Which amendment gives us the rights described ? | 5th Amendment, citizens have the right to not incriminate ourselves. |
| The division of power between a nation and state is... | Federalism |
| What do amendments to the Constitution do? | Change the Constitution and become a permanent part of it |
| Which right would you use to get up in front of a crowd and speak out against our Nation’s government? | 1st Amendment, citizens have the right to freedom of speech, religion, etc. |
| Which right in The Bill of Rights do you find most helpful for citizens? Explain in 4-6 sentences. | Restate the question, which bill of rights is most helpful, describe the right, why is it helpful, cite an example (For example, ) |
| Which amendment gives the right to bear arms? | 2nd Amendment |
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