An autocracy is a type of government in which power rests with: A. One person, B. A small group of people, C. All people, D. Rich people
A. One person
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There is equality of opportunity for all citizens: A. checks and balances, B. equality, C. rule of law, D. due process
B. equality
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Who believed that people are naturally selfish and evil? A. Locke, B. Rousseau, C. Queen Elizabeth I, D. Hobbes
D. Hobbes
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Which of the following contributed the idea of democracy? A. Ancient Greece, B. Reformation, C. Islam, D. Ancient Rome
A. Ancient Greece
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Which amendment in the US Bill of Rights protects your right to own a gun? A. 1, B. 2, C. 4, D. 5
B. 2
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A democracy is a type of government in which power rests with: A. one person, B. a small group of people, C. all people, D. rich people
C. all people
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Believing in one god: A. Republic, B. Autocracy, C. Monotheism, D. Divine Right of Kings
C. Monotheism
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Who believed that absolute monarchy is the best type of government? A. Queen Elizabeth I, B. Locke, C. Hobbes, D. Montesquieu
C. Hobbes
200
Which of the following contributed the idea of a republic? A. Ancient Greece, B. Reformation, C. Islam, D. Ancient Rome
D. Ancient Rome
200
What is the name of the document that the barons forced King John to sign in England? A. US Bill of Rights, B. English Bill of Rights, C. Magna Carta, D. Declaration of Independence
C. Magna Carta
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One advantage of an autocracy is: A. The people have choices, B. more work gets done, C. It is harder to blame one person when something goes wrong, D. The leader can be voted out of power
B. more work gets done
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The religion of the Hebrews/Jews: A. Christianity, B. Judaism, C. Islam, D. Buddhism
B. Judaism
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Who believed that government power should be separated into different branches? A. Montesquieu, B. Locke, C. Hobbes, D. Queen Elizabeth I
A. Montesquieu
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Which of the following contributed the idea of that all humans are equal? A. Ancient Greece, B. Ancient Rome, C. Christianity, D. Judaism
C. Christianity
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Which amendment in the US Bill of Rights keeps the police from searching your house without a warrant? A. 1, B. 3, C. 4, D. 6
C. 4
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A manager wants to raise pay, but talks to his workers before making the decision. This is an example of: A. democracy, B. republic, C. autocracy, D. direct democracy
C. autocracy
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“To be an important part of; to help cause”: A. contribute, B. plebeians, C. equality, D. representative
A. contribute
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Who believed that direct democracy is the best type of government? A. Queen Elizabeth I, B. Hobbes, C. Rousseau, D. Montesquieu
C. Rousseau
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Which of the following contributed the idea of a written code of laws? A. Christianity, B. Islam, C. Ancient Greece, D. Judaism
D. Judaism
400
Which amendment in the US Bill of Rights keeps the police from torturing you in jail? A. 8, B. 4, C. 1, D. 6
A. 8
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One disadvantage of democracy is: A. Less work gets done, B. The leader can be voted out of power, C. The people have choices, D. It is harder to blame one person
A. Less work gets done
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A government in which a king or queen has to share power: A. Absolute monarchy, B. Autocracy, C. Democracy, D. Limited monarchy
D. Limited monarchy
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Who believed in the Divine Right of Kings? A. Queen Elizabeth I, B. Hobbes, C. Rousseau, D. Locke
A. Queen Elizabeth I
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Which of the following contributed the idea of 3 branches of government? A. Ancient Rome, B. Ancient Greece, C. Christianity, D. Renaissance
B. Ancient Greece
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Which document made Parliament more powerful than the king? A. Magna Carta, B. US Bill of Rights, C. Declaration of Independence, D. English Bill of Rights