Governments

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In which type of government does a king or queen serve as head of state?

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monarchy

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Why was Magna Carta written?

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to protect the rights of British citizens

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How is the legislature in the United States similar to the parliament in Canada?

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Both contain representatives elected by citizens.

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Authoritarian Governments _________.

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often rely on military power and terror.

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Including the Bill of Rights, there are 27 amendments. What can you infer about the inclusion of an amendment process in the Constitution?

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An amendment process was included so the Constitution would be a flexible document and change as society changed.

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Most states included "natural rights" clauses in their constitutions. These were rights that.....

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no government would be allowed to violate.

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Under constitutionalism, which of the following is true? The government's power comes from its citizens., The government's power is based on a set of written rules., Provisions for change within the governments are unnecessary., The government's power is unlimited.

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The government's power is based on a set of written rules.

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Citizens retain popular sovereignty in a country by which of the following?
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taking part in the judicial system as jurors at trials.
running for office.
voting in federal, state, and local elections.
paying taxes at the federal, state, and local levels.

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voting in federal, state, and local elections.

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Which of the following quotes best describes the rule of law?

"The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws."

, "In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed;", "For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other.", "Let me add that a bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference"

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"For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other."

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Because the constitution can be amended, it will remain ______ throughout time.

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relevant