Green
Which type of government best describes the government established by the U.S. Constitution?
A. An autocracy B. An oligarchy C. A republic D. A monarchy
A) republic
What was the original color of the Statue of Liberty?
Bronze / Copper
Which answer best describes the running theme of all 3 documents listed in the chart above?
a. Monarchy shifts to a democracy b. Monarchy is absolute c. Establishes a federal system of government d. Limited government and the rule of law
d. Limited government and the rule of law
Enlightenment-era philosophies such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu _______.
a. Rejected governmental policies that allowed the expansion of property rights. b. Adhered to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental offices. c. Emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress. d. Pursued strict obedience to religious scripture in governmental affairs.
c. Emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress.
What is the name of the DYE that is Gasoline?
RED 40
Where can you find your power points in Canvas?
In Modules
A group of nation states formed a government in which each state retained control over its internal matters and gave almost no powers to the central government. Which system of government was formed? a. Unitary b. Federal c. Confederate d. Authoritarian
C) Confederate
How many powers are in a FEDERAL government?
Two
Where can I find pens/pencils in the classroom?
Next to the entrance door in the small white box.
In John Locke’s Two Treatises of Government, he explains the theory ?
a. Divine right. b. Evolutionary. c. Force. d. Social contract.
D) Social Contract
How many powers are in a CONFEDERAL government?
MANY
How many powers are in a Unitary Government?
ONE
Who is Mr. Gunter's Favorite Wrestler?
Stone Cold
In a presidential form of government, the head of the executive branch is? a) Elected independently from the legislative branch and serves a fixed term b) Selected from the legislative branch and serves an indefinite term c) Elected to become the ruling member of the legislative and serves a fixed term d) Selected by the legislature to rule independently and serves an indefinite term
Elected independently from the legislative branch and serves a fixed term
Who was the President who gave the Democratic Party their mascot?
Andrew Jackson
Which of these types of government allows citizens to have the greatest amount of political influence?
a. Dictatorship b. Absolute monarchy c. Direct democracy d. Oligarchy
C) Direct Democracy
The image above is a representation of Thomas Hobbe’s and the ideas he expressed in his book, The Leviathan. Which idea of Hobbe’s is illustrated by the image?
a. All individuals are naturally equal, and they must create a supreme power to impose peace. b. The social contract was between the people and the king, but the king does not have absolute power. c. The government would be comprised of magistrates whose duty would be to enforce the laws. d. There are three branches of government operating independently from one another.
a. All individuals are naturally equal, and they must create a supreme power to impose peace.
Which of the following countries would be referred to as an autocracy? A. North Korea B. Japan C. Australia D. Great Britain
A) North Korea
Which forms of government allows citizens to choose their government leaders most freely?
a. Absolute monarchy b. Oligarchy c. Representative democracy d. Dictatorship
c. Representative democracy
To prevent tyranny, the authors of the Constitution drew on Montesquieu’s concept of _____. a. Religious liberty b. Separation of powers c. Universal suffrage d. Social contract
b. Separation of powers
Which of the following newspaper headings reflects this document? Petition of Right
a. “Parliament must approve all taxes; King doesn’t control the purse strings” b. “No taxation without representation” c. “King loses power; Barons gain power!” d. “Glorious Revolution deposes king; Rights and liberties extended beyond Barons!!!!”
a. “Parliament must approve all taxes; King doesn’t control the purse strings”
The difference between a presidential form of government and parliamentary form of government is __________.
In a presidential government the executive and legislative branches are separate and independent; In a parliamentary government the legislative and executive branches are one.
Which of the following newspaper headings reflects this document? ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS
a. “Parliament must approve all taxes; King doesn’t control the purse strings” b. “No taxation without representation” c. “King loses power; Barons gain power!” d. “Glorious Revolution deposes king; Rights and liberties extended beyond Barons!!!!”
d. “Glorious Revolution deposes king; Rights and liberties extended beyond Barons!!!!”
Which of the following newspaper headings reflects this document? MAGNA CARTA
a. “Parliament must approve all taxes; King doesn’t control the purse strings” b. “No taxation without representation” c. “King loses power; Barons gain power!” d. “Glorious Revolution deposes king; Rights and liberties extended beyond Barons!!!!”
c. “King loses power; Barons gain power!”
The United States has a federal form of government. Which of the following best supports this concept? a. There are two parts to the national legislature. b. There are ten items in the Bill of Rights. c. There are amendments to the U.S. Constitution. d. There are fifty state governments and one national government.
D) There are fifty state governments and one national government