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Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Foundations of Government Study Guide

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What are the two forms of government? Non-democratic and democratic
A person, such as a king or queen. Monarch
A person who rules with complete and absolute power. Dictator
A type of dictatorship in which all power is concentrated in a small group of people. Oligarchy
Rulers answer only to themselves. Authoritarian
Rulers try to control every aspect of citizens' lives, including their religious, cultural, political, and personal activities. Totalitarian
A government controlled by one or more religious leaders who claim to rule on behalf of God or gods. Theocracy
In the past some monarchs held all power and often ruled by force they were called__. absolute monarchs
People elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them is called___. Representative democracy
What are the main purposes of the government? Help people cooperate, provide services, and provide laws.
A written plan of the government. Constitution
The Declaration of Independence was approved on___. July 4, 1776
Every person has the right to___,___,and__. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Articles of Confederation were approved in ____ by the 13 states. 1781
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had__vote in Congress regardless of the number of people living in the state. One
______ was signed in 1215 by King John of England. Magna Carta
The Magna Carta forced the king to follow the rule of law (he was not above the law). (True or False) True
The Magna Carta guaranteed that free people could not be arrested, put in prison, or forced to leave their nation unless they were given a trial by a jury of their peers. (True or False) True
The Magna Carta guaranteed citizens of England would be judged by English law only. (True or False) True
English Bill of Rights was written in____. 1689
Parliamentary government began in__and spread to many countries. England
If Parliament loses confidence in the Prime Minister, they can vote them out. (True or False) True
The delegates met in secret so they could____,___, and reach ____. speak freely, avoid outside pressure, and compromises
Before the Constitution could go into effect it had to ratified by at least____. 9 of the 13 states
While writing the Constitution, an agreement provided for bicameral lawmaking body called___. Congress
3 branches of government is a strength of the Constitution. (True or False) True
A firm system and an equal branch is a strength of the Constitution. (True or False) True
One branch of government is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation. (True or False) True
No judicial system is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation. (True or False) True
The United States is a Republic. (True or False) True
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