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  • Define checks and balances
    limits powers of other branches
  • Which theory of government is based on the idea it originated through force and conquest
    Divine Right
    Evolution
    Social Contract
    Force
  • Which of these is true of current communist countries?
    Distribution is controlled by the workers.
    Private investments are common.
    Government controls natural resource use.
    No one receives wages for work.
  • A nation can become a state when it has which of these?
    unique customs
    organized government
    common language
    standing army
  • Define constitution
    basic structure of governments and rights of the people
  • A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following?
    Punish its citizens for any action
    Freely create and enforce laws
    Invade and take over any other state
    Occupy a particular area of land
  • In which type of economic system does government play the smallest role?
    capitalism
    communism
    mixed economy
    socialism
  • T/F - Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force.
    False
  • Which of these terms would best represent Karl Marx’s theory of communism?
    bourgeoisie
    common property
    initiative
    authoritarian
  • Which of the following activities would be considered a part of the government's role in providing national security?
    regulating mortgages.
    creating public schools
    funding fire departments
    maintaining an army
  • Changes to the Constitution take place through which of these processes?
    amendment
    war
    custom
    political parties
  • Which principle of democracy establishes freedom of speech?
    accountability
    bill of rights
    checks and balances
    transparency
  • What does the sovereignty refer to?
    The number of citizens living in a state
    The economic power of a state
    The supreme and absolute authority within a territory
    The ability of a nation to trade freely with other countries
  • Define rule of law
    Consistent enforcement of laws, holds everyone accountable
  • How is the economy likely to be affected if a democracy becomes an oligarchy?
    The leader who takes over is likely to become rich at the ex
    Money is likely to become more equally distributed among cla
    Upper classes in power are likely to become richer at the ex
    Working classes are likely to attain wealth and move into th
  • What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
    To establish a Monarchy
    Protect the country from invasion
    To outline the structure and powers of government
    To maintain order and prevent civil war
  • A government using a socialist approach would be most likely to do which of these?
    Utilize private companies to fulfill defense contracts.
    Encourage education and training from private schools.
    Provide vouchers for health care to the unemployed.
    Allow banks to fail during difficult economic times.
  • An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government?
    social contract theory
    force theory
    divine right theory
    evolutionary theory
  • T/F Many countries are considered mixed economies that combine elements of capitalism with elements of communism.
    False
  • T/F According to divine right theory, to oppose a monarch was a sin against God.
    True
  • T/F In a traditional economy, rugs woven from wool may be traded for fish and other food.
    True
  • T/F Entrepreneurs would use capital to purchase resources and invest in the production of goods for profit.
    True
  • A producer in a capitalist system might do which of the following to further her goals?
    raise prices in the face of competition from another company
    sell a share of her business to a government entity
    ignore costs of production
    redesign products to use fewer resources
  • T/F - A government maintains order by enforcing laws and punishing lawbreakers.
    True
  • T/F In a laissez-faire economic approach, the government is heavily involved in regulating business.
    False
  • Which of these is a sign that a state with a constitution is really an authoritarian state?
    Laws can be declared unconstitutional by a high court.
    Custom is used when particular actions are not defined by la
    Multiple parties take part in every election, but only one p
    The powers of the government are constitutionally limited.
  • Define Political Parties
    organized around common interests and goals to compete with each other during elections
  • Which country has the oldest written constitution
    United States
    Switzerland
    France
    United Kingdom
  • Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?
    unelected head of state
    constitution
    political parties
    representatives who make laws
  • Define Confederacy
    A union of states with weak central power
  • T/F Environmental regulation by the government can reduce production of goods by limiting the amount of resources that are available for use.
    True
  • In which of the following systems do a small group of people hold power?
    Oligarchy
    Monarchy
  • Which of these statements is based on John Locke’s definition of the social contract?
    Once a government has been formed, its laws cannot be change
    Individuals should be free to do whatever they wish.
    A government operates with the goal of promoting human right
    A police state is necessary to protect people’s belongings.
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