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A body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures and processes of government.
Constitution
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A government in which the governed select leaders to make decisions on their behalf
Republic
100
Government, Sovereignty, Land and Population are the 4 characteristics of the
State
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Ruled by few
Oligarchy
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Idea that systems of government originate from a pre-determined supreme being
Divine Right Theory
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The power to enforce and carry out laws
Executive Power
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The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning and settle disputes within their societies
Judicial Power
200
In theory. The will of the majority in a democracy can be used to deprive rights of minority groups? True or False
False
200
Ruled by one
Dictatorship or Monarchy
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Ruled by elected officials
Republic
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A government in which all citizens are considered equal under the law (no matter how smart they are or what their moral beliefs may be)
Democracy
300
Absolute authority to rule oneself
sovereignty
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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution
Promoting general welfare defending the nation against foreign threat insuring domestic tranquility
300
Ruled by all
Democracy
300
The right of AZ citizens to remove judges from office is known as?
Recall
400
A society in which government has been temporarily overthrown
Anarchy
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The agreement between the governed and the government that defines the limits and duties of each group
Social Contract
400
The decision to raise taxes is an example of
Public Policy
400
Explain why the United States is considered a Democratic Republic
Varied
400
The right of AZ citizens to propose new laws is called?
Initiative
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The power to make law and frame public policies
legislative power
500
Idea that the ruling body of society is determined by family lineage
Evolutionary theory
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What does "Promote the General Welfare" mean?
The government is a servant to its citizens, to create a prosperous state
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Explain the difference between a pure democracy and a republic
Republics elect representatives to make decisions on behalf of the governed. Democracy means all people have an equal say/vote
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What is my favorite color?
Orange
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