Principles of Gov.
The institution in which a society makes and enforces it's public policies is known as...
government
What's a theocracy?
a legal system of a state is based on religious law
Which is NOT a main way a ruler gains legitimacy?
a. rule of law
b. divine right
c. being rich
d. power of personality
c. being rich
What's an example of a citizen's duty?
serving as a witness
paying taxes
attending schools
respecting the rights of others
serving on a jury
What is the difference between an absolute and constitutional monarchy?
a. An absolute monarchy is when power is with the people, where as in a constitutional monarchy power is with the king/queen.
b. In an constitutional monarchy a small group of leaders is in charge where as in an absolute monarchy one leader is in charge
c. An absolute monarchy is when one ruler is in charge while in a constitutional monarchy the king/queen's power is limited
d. An absolute monarchy is when power is with the people where as in a constitutional monarchy power is with the king/queen.
c. An absolute monarchy is when one ruler is in charge while in a constitutional monarchy the king/queen's power is limited
The nation of Killinglynation has a population of 30,000 people. It has a sovereign government led by the oligarchy known as the Trailblazers. The boundaries are within the neighboring nations of Putnamhood and Sterlingville. Is it a nation. Why or why not?
No, it does not have clearly defined borders
What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a presidential form of government?
a. to ensure that the executive branch is under the direct control of the legislative branch
b. to ensure that no branch has more power over another
c. to ensure that political authority rests with the people
d. to ensure that local and national governments are co-equal partners
b. to ensure that no branch has more power over another
According to John Locke, political society is created when individuals voluntarily form a government to create and enforce laws, thereby protecting the people who form that government. In this social contract, people give up some of their power to the government, which then rules in their interest. This is the basis of which of the following concepts?
a. common law
b. separation of powers
c. consent by the governed
d. absolute monarchy
c. consent by the governed
What's an example of a citizen's responsibility?
voting
volunteering
participating in civic life
Iran, Afghanistan (under the rule of the Taliban), or Vatican City.
Which of the following accurately describes the divine right of kings and the social contract theories?
a.The divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a divinity.
b. The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity; the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired through force.
c. The divine right of kings and the social contract theories hold that government power derives from a social contract that requires the people to obey their ruler as they would a god.
d. The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity; the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired from the people.
d. The divine right of kings theory holds that the power of government derives from a divinity; the social contract theory holds that the power of government is acquired from the people.
What is the difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
oligarchy is a group of rulers, autocracy is one ruler, usually with absolute power.
To benefit from colonialism, monarchs adopted mercantilism. Which of the following best explains this theory?
a. Mercantilism allowed monarchs to wage war without fear of religious consequence.
b. Mercantilism allowed monarchs to increase their own wealth and power.
c. Mercantilism allowed monarchs to maintain better control over the members of their government.
d. Mercantilism provided monarchs with greater legitimacy.
b. Mercantilism allowed monarchs to increase their own wealth and power.
What is majority rule?
the idea that the largest group will most often be correct in their decision
How are John Locke and Thomas Hobbes' ideas about a social contract different?
Hobbes: absolute monarchy; once power was given to the government, the people had to listen
Locke: gov. should protect the rights of the people and the people should respect the gov., BUT the people can overthrow the government if their rights are not being upheld.
Considering that the Preamble to the Constitution states that part of forming a more perfect union is to establish justice, what did Martin Luther King, Jr., mean when he said that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
a. If one nation treats people equally, then all nations need to treat people equally.
b. If even one person is affected by injustice, everyone is affected.
c. Justice is only as good as the judges who hear cases.
d. Justice is always reasonable, fair, and impartial.
b. If even one person is affected by injustice, everyone is affected.
A disadvantage of a confederate government is that
a. they tend to be weak since they have only the powers granted to them by member states.
b. member states are frequently invaded by other states within the confederation.
c. member states are unwilling to give up their independence.
d. they are not respected by other sovereign states.
a. they tend to be weak since they have only the powers granted to them by member states.
Use the Preamble to the Constitution to answer the question.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
—U.S. Constitution, Preamble
Which statement BEST expresses the concerns of the founders of the American government?
a. Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from foreign enemies.
b. Their focus was to create a nation that protected national interests over individual rights.
c. Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people.
d. Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from domestic threats.
c. Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people.
How does democracy protect minority rights?
a. by not allowing the passage of unsatisfactory public policies
b. by recognizing that the minority usually represents the popular will
c. by permitting the minority to overrule the majority on vital public issues
d. by insisting that the majority listen to the arguments and ideas of the minority
d. by insisting that the majority listen to the arguments and ideas of the minority
Describe the differences between a federate, confederate, and unitary government.
confederate: weak central gov.; power of the states
federal: states and central gov share power
unitary: central gov. hold the power
Which of the following is the most likely reason the phrase "the laws of nature and nature's God" was included in the Declaration of Independence?
a. The writers of the Declaration of Independence wanted to send a message to King George that nature was the most powerful force in the world.
b. The writers of the Declaration of Independence believed in nature's law and nature's God as part of their religion.
c. The writers of the Declaration of Independence used the phrase to express their belief in John Locke's theory of natural rights.
d. The writers of the Declaration of Independence respected the natural world.
c. The writers of the Declaration of Independence used the phrase to express their belief in John Locke's theory of natural rights.
What's the biggest difference between a presidential and parliamentary government in regards to the executive and legislative branches?
Parliamentary: executive branch is part of the legislative branch
Presidential: the executive branch is separation from the legislative branch
What led to the demise of feudalism? How did it impact the power of monarchies?
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Which of the following best illustrates the difficulty of striking a balance between an individual’s rights and the rights of society as a whole?
a. In her pursuit of prosperity, a woman breaks the law by shoplifting.
b. A businessman votes for the candidate he thinks will help his business prosper.
c. A man exercises his freedom of speech by wearing a T-shirt that is offensive to some conservative persons.
d. A citizen votes for her chosen candidate for office.
c. A man exercises his freedom of speech by wearing a T-shirt that is offensive to some conservative persons.
Describe how the Enlightenment thinkers have influenced the United States. What ideas/beliefs have carried forward today? Describe at least two thinkers in your response and be specific in your explanation of what they did
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