Semester 1

Front

Which form of government could NOT include a constitution? Options: Autocracy, Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy

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Autocracy

Answer explanation

The purpose of a constitution is to set up a structure of a government. Democracies need a constitution for voting procedures. A Constitutional Monarchy has a constitution which describes the powers of a legislative body and kimg/queen. Autocracies are governments that are based on one person's absolute power and therefore they do not have a constitution.

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SS.7.CG.3.1

Front

Which form of government is characterized by elected legislatures and the ability to be voted out of office next election?

Back

Constitutional Republic

Answer explanation

A Constitutional Republic has representatives AND people vote for them.

Oligarchies do not have voting.

Direct democracies have people who vote directly and not representatives.

Absolute monarchies have leaders based on birth.

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SS.7.CG.3.1

Front

What system of government enforced racial segregation in South Africa from 1948-1994 under the all-white government? Options: Democracy, Autocracy, Oligarchy, Dictatorship

Back

Oligarchy

Answer explanation

"the all-white government of South Africa which dictated that non-white South Africans (a majority of the population)" If the minority (a small group) has all the power it is an Oligarchy.

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SS.7.CG.3.1

Front

This diagram shows two different systems of government. Which statement completes the diagram? Options: In a confederal system, city governments have the most power. In a confederal system, state governments have the most power. In a confederal system, the people have the most power. In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.

Back

In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.

Answer explanation

In a Federal Government- the power is shared. In a confederal government the states have the power.

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SS.7.CG.3.2

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This is a strength of which system of government? There is national unity but local governments can act as well.

Back

Federal

Answer explanation

Federal and Local governments SHARE power. There are powers specifically for Federal AND for local- this means that if something needs to get done quickly to meet local needs it can be.

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SS.7.CG.3.2

Front

Which system of government does France have? In France, the central government has created 13 regions, 96 departmental governments and thousands of communes to take care of local needs. However, the central government can change the organization of these local government or even abolish them at any time.

Back

Unitary

Answer explanation

Although France also has districts- the decision lies with the central power to determine the needs of local areas.

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SS.7.CG.3.2

Front

What civic principle is "establish justice" connected to? Options: Limited Government, Due Process, Federalism, Consent of the Governed

Back

Due Process

Answer explanation

Remember due process is the right to a fair trial- You are due (owed) a fair trail (process). This holds up our goal as a country to establish justice.

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SS.7.CG.1.8

Front

Which of the following quotes is NOT in the preamble to the US Constitution? When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands, To ensure domestic tranquility, To Provide for the common defence, We the People of the United States

Back

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands

Answer explanation

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands" We learned this was from the Declaration of Independence. The rest of the quotes are from the Constitution.

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SS.7.CG.1.8

Front

What has been the lasting impact of the structure of government listed in the table?

Back

Government Power has been limited to prevent any branch from having total control

Answer explanation

The chart shows the checks and balances each branch has over the other as listed in the articles of the constitution. The point of checks and balances is to balance power and keep the other branches in "check".

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SS.7.CG.1.9

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Based on the passage from Federalists 47, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? "There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body of magistrates... he did not mean these departments ought have... NO control over the acts of each other."

Back

Checks and Balances

Answer explanation

"There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body of magistrates... he did not mean these departments ought have... NO control over the acts of eachother.''

Basically the quote explains that power needs to be checked by the other branches, if it wasn't either or both could be too powerful and liberty and freedom would be at risk.

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