Chapter 7: Foundations of Government Part 1

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Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power. Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God. What is this system of government? Options: Theocracy, Democracy, Republic, Monarchy

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Monarchy

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Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation

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Dictatorship

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What is the type of government where there is no ruler in charge, and has no structure of authority? Options: Anarchy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Dictatorship

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Anarchy

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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Democracy

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Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the state governments, national government

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the state governments

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Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak national government, Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states, All of the above

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All of the above

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The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.

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weak

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What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.? Options: Constitution, Treaty of Paris, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles, the national government did not have the power to levy (collect) _________________.

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taxes

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania