Systems of Government
Systems of Government
Enlightenment
Declaration of Independence
Miscellaneous/ CTAE
100
How is American Democracy Different from totalitarianism?
100
What type of government makes all the governmental decisions with little to no obstruction of power? (The Dictatorship in North Korea is an example of this)
Autocracy
100
What is the rule of law?
No one, not even government officials, are above the law
100
The Declaration of Independence said the American colonists were leaving which country?
Great Britain
100
If Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence during modern times what would the best way to get his message to the people?
Create a multimedia website and share it through various social media outlets
200
Which type of government is characterized by the government's complete control of all aspects of society in order to achieve its goals?
Totalitarianism
200
In this system of government the power is shared between the states and the national government
Federal system of government
200
Which philosopher's writings influenced the concept of the separation of powers?
Baron De Montesquieu
200
What are three things an email should have and one thing it should not?
-Address who you are writing to
-Greeting
-Sign your name
-Spell and Grammar Check
-Business language
Don't have:
-Emojis, abbreviations, person anecdotes
300
What are the three systems of government that accurately represent the United States of America?
- Federalism
- Presidential
-Democracy
300
In ancient Rome, two men served as co-emperors of the country, which type of government is this?
Oligarchy
300
What is a social contract and what did Locke say about it?
An unwritten agreement between the government and its people.
300
Why did the colonists write the Declaration of Independence?
The King lost his authority to rule because he violated the social contract with the colonists.
(Taxation without representation, etc.)
300
Marcus has not been tardy this semester, he brings all of his materials to class everyday, he immediately asked for make-up work after his only excused absence, and he works hard to listen to others in class discussions, even if he disagrees with what the person is saying. Which CTAE employability skill standard is Marcus exemplifying?
A. Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities
B. Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods
C. Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity
C. Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity
400
What is the difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
In an autocracy, a single person holds all the power. In an oligarchy, a small group of people hold the power.
400
"Some people insist the US is more properly called a republic rather than a democracy" Why?
Political Power is primarily exercised by elected officials exercised by elected officials, but their power comes from the people
400
What are Natural Rights and what were they according to Locke and how did Jefferson change them?
Rights one is born with and cannot be taken away
-Locke: life, liberty, and property
-Jefferson: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
400
Which philosopher had the greatest influence on the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
400
"As people that have founded this land we believe certain truths and those should not be questioned: we believe that everyone is created equal in the sight of G-d; G-d has given us certain rights; the rights of each person need to be respected and cannot be taken from them. We believe in the right to Life; the right to Liberty; and the right to pursue our own happiness. We also believe that governments are formed to protect these certain rights and that the power of the government comes from the power of the people."
Which document is this adapted from?
The Declaration of Indpendence
500
What is the difference between the chief executive 
of a parliamentary system and the chief executive of a presidential system?
A _______________ is elected by the citizens and only a part of the executive branch
A _______________ is chosen by the legislative branch and is a member of both the legislative and executive branch
500
Which type of government has a geographic distribution of power where power is concentrated predominantly at the national level?
Unitary
500
How is the quote "that excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted" and example of limited government?
Because it shows the government cannot do whatever it wants and even government officials have to follow rules.
i.e. the punishment has to match the crime
500
Which of these five Enlightenment ideas can be found in the Declaration of Independence?
A. Social Contract
B. Divine Right of Kings
C. Consent of the Governed
D. Unitarianism
E. Natural Rights
A. Social Contract
C. Consent of the governed
E. Natural Rights
500
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