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Week 13 USG

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Which constitutional principle is most closely related to the concept of civil society? limited government
What does an authoritarian regime become at its most extreme? Totalitarian
Which system of government is an indirect form of democracy, placing political decision making at least one step away from the people? Republic
The most common form of authoritarian government. Dictatorship
The vast majority of the world’s nations have which system of government? Unitary
Describe a confederal system? The central government has only the powers given to it by the states.
The U.S. federal system consists of a national government and what other governmental level? state
Which type of governmental system did the United States have in its earliest days? confederal
Describes an economy that combines elements of traditional, market, and command economic systems? mixed
In which economy do individuals and businesses make most economic decisions? market
Magna Carta was originally intended to protect the rights of which group? nobles
What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony Mayflower Compact
Which document was passed by Parliament in the Glorious Revolution? English Bill of Rights
List the inalienable rights from the Declaration of Independence. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Theory holds that the first governments formed as a result of people agreeing among themselves submit authority to state social contract theory
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against... King George III
What are enumerated powers? List in Constitution that set the authority of Congress.
The three branches of the government are . . . Executive, Judicial and Legislative
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers? To convince people to ratify the Constitution
Votes needed to ratify amendments 2/3rd of Congress 3/4 of States
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