Civics

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How is a democratic republic different from a direct democracy?

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People vote for officials who represent them in government.

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What characteristic has to be present for a government to be an oligarchy?

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rule by a small group of people

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How are a direct democracy and a representative democracy similar?

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allow citizens to vote in elections.

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Socialist and communist countries are alike because they both

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have governments that are highly involved in the economy.

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Which of these would have been supported by a Federalist?

• state currency
• a bill of rights
• a strong president
• direct democracy

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a strong president

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What is the main purpose of a special interest group?

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to influence legislators in favor of one particular issue

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Before a bill becomes a law, it must be evaluated by:
- the legislative branch and executive branch
- the judicial branch and the Supreme Court
- the House of Representatives and courts
- both major political parties within the Senate

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the legislative branch and executive branch

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Which of the following goals is stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• to repay debts
• to educate children
• to establish justice
• to protect workers

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to educate children

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The Articles of Confederation gave the most political power to the

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individual states.

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How do citizens participate in a representative government?

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They vote for leaders in elections.