Authority Concepts Flashcard

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What is the difference between an oligarchy and a junta?

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An oligarchy is a government ruled by a few powerful individuals, while a junta is a government led by military leaders.

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How did Rousseau’s theories influence the government of the United States?

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By promoting the idea of a social contract

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Which principles in the English Bill of Rights were reflected in the U.S. Constitution? Separation of powers, Right to bear arms, Freedom of speech, No cruel and unusual punishment

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No cruel and unusual punishment

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How did the Magna Carta influence the philosophical foundations of the American political system?

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It emphasized the principle of limited government and rule of law.

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Which of the statements below explains a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution solved? Options: The Articles of Confederation allowed for a strong central government, which the Constitution weakened. The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary, which the Constitution established. The Articles of Confederation gave the President too much power, which the Constitution reduced. The Articles of Confederation allowed states to print their own money, which the Constitution continued.

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The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary, which the Constitution established.

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What role did federalism play in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

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Federalism was a central theme that influenced the balance of power between the national and state governments.

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How were the philosophies of Baron de Montesquieu and Alexander Hamilton reflected in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution? Options: Through the establishment of a federal government with a separation of powers, By creating a monarchy with centralized power, By ensuring states had more power than the federal government, Through the implementation of a direct democracy

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Through the establishment of a federal government with a separation of powers

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Which statement describes the status of Indigenous Americans in the U.S. Constitution? Options: They are considered citizens with full rights., They are not mentioned at all., They are recognized as separate nations., They are granted limited rights.

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They are recognized as separate nations.

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Which right did Black Americans gain with the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment? Options: The right to vote, The right to free speech, The right to bear arms, The right to a fair trial

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The right to vote

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How does the United States balance majority rule and minority rights?

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Through the system of checks and balances