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Foundations of Gov T
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what best describes a MONARCHY? the leader of the nation is chosen by the legislative branch OR the leader of the nation inherits their power | the leader of the nation inherits their power |
| which of these is a characteristic of a representative democracy? force is frequently used to keep the peace, no gov limitations, elections w/o choice, gov decides who gets what, OR a secret ballot is used to choose elected officials | a secret ballot is used to choose elected officials |
| the term sovereignty refers to... the absolute authority a government has over its citizens, the right to say what the government should or shouldn't do, OR the well-being of a society as a whole | the absolute authority a government has over its citizens |
| philosopher Thomas Hobbes argued that people create the state by... making/enforcing laws, electing public officials, entering into a social contract, agreeing upon shared values, claiming their liberty | entering into a social contract |
| which of the following is NOT a state? South Carolina; New Castle County, DE; Canada; Elkton, MD; The Methodist Church | The Methodist Church |
| what word is often used when referring to a representative democracy? anarchy, monarchy, dictatorship, republic, oligarchy | republic |
| according to the declaration of independence, the people have the right to change or get rid of the government if that government... implements policies they don't like, violates natural rights, or becomes involved in entangling alliances | violates natural rights |
| which statement BEST describes a federal system of government? regional governments (state/local) are considered a part of the central government OR the powers of government are shared by a central government and regional (state/local) governments | the powers of government are shared by a central government and regional (state/local) governments |
| according to the declaration of independence, the government's power is limited by the "consent of the governed." what does that mean? the government grants people civil rights OR the people give governments permission to operate/exist | the government grants people civil rights |
| all of the following are among the functions of government, EXCEPT... avoiding conflict, promoting values, providing services, maintaining order, granting economic assistance | avoiding conflict |
| the British government has a prime minister that is selected by the lower house of the legislative branch. This form of government is... confederate, federal, presidential, parliamentary, OR monarchy | parliamentary |
| the word democracy comes from the language of Ancient Greece. Democracy translated into simple English means... Rule by few, one, the people, the rich, OR none. | rule by the people |
| which of these best describes a confederate system of government? it is an alliance of independent states with little authority given to a central government OR regional governments (state or local) are considered part of the central government | it is an alliance of independent states with little authority given to a central government |
| which of these BEST describes a unitary system of government? it is an alliance of independent states with little authority given to a central government OR all the powers of government are held by a central government | all the powers of government are held by a central government |
| when a small group of aristocrats rule a country, that country's government is a form of... democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy, republic, OR fascism | oligarchy |
| Which of these BEST describes a federal system of government? the powers of government are shared by a central government and regional (state/local) governments OR regional governments (state/local) are considered a part of the central government | the powers of government are shared by a central government and regional (state/local) governments |
| which of these is a characteristic of a representative democracy? many people participate in the political process, rights aren't guaranteed in practice, government doesn't always follow rules of law, OR decisions made by one person or small group | many people participate in the political process |
| Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union are both examples of fascism, communism, capitalism, republicanism, OR totalitarianism | totalitarianism |
| the supreme law of the land that explains how the government is organized and its power and limitations is called the... Declaration of Independence OR Constitution | Constitution |
| what type of government is currently used by the United States according to the US Constitution? confederate, unitary, federal, authoritarian, oligarchy | federal |
| How would you describe the US government? (8) | representative democracy, federal system, presidential system, state, country, nation, republic based on democratic principles, constitutional republic |
| what is considered authoritarian? (10) | No limits on gov, rights not guaranteed, Elections offer no choice, gov is above the law, No separation of power, Force used to keep peace, No edu choices, gov can seize property, Power is held by one person or group, Access to information is controlled |
| what is considered a part of a representative democracy? (10) | gov is limited, Individual rights are protected, Elections offer choice, Secret Ballot is used, Separation of powers, Jury trials are allowed, edu choices, property rights, People have access to information, Due process applies to all |
| the idea that the head of government is chosen by religion | divine right |
| a form of government is chosen by religion | theocracy |
| what is the social contract theory? (2) | people surrender to the state to maintain order; the state in turn gives them protection via social contract |
| all laws should address problems and should therefore be ______. government should produce _______ that address various civilian concerns. government makes and enforces _______. | enforceable; policies; laws |
| under capitalism, what is the idea of government stepping back from governance, argued by John Smith? | laissez faire |
| a written plan that gives rules for the government to follow is called... | constitution |
| Who argued the people should surrender themselves to the state? Who argued for the people's natural rights and their right to overthrow the government if their rights aren't ensured? | Thomas Hobbs; John Locke |
| Who is the father of the Constitution? Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution? | James Madison; Thomas Jefferson; George III |
| what is sovereignty? | the absolute and supreme authority a government has over its citizens within territorial boundaries |
| what is anarchy? | a complete absence of government |
| what are the purposes of government? (6) | Prevent chaos and anarchy, Provide Leadership, Maintain Order, Provide Public Services, Provide National Security, Provide Economic Security and Economic Assistance |
| what is government? | an institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting the people under its control |
| what is a state and a country? what is the primary difference between the two of them? (1) | a political community (population) that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government. A STATE has political sovereignty; a country doesn't. |
| what is a nation? | a group of people united by bonds of race, language, customs, traditions, and sometimes religion |
| what is a county? | a political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local government services |
| what is a direct democracy? what is a representative democracy? | a form of gov in which policies & laws are decided by a majority of all those eligible to vote rather than by a body of elected reps; form of gov in which elected reps are chosen by the people to vote on their behalf |
| what are examples of the US having direct democratic ideas? (4) | referendums, ballot initiatives, recall elections, small town meetings |
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