Gov't Final Fall 2022

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Popular sovereignty is the idea that

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each person gets one vote.

Answer explanation

Popular sovereignty means that each person gets one vote, highlighting the correct choice.

Front

Under _______________, property consists not only of personal possessions but also of wealth-creating assets.

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Capitalism

Answer explanation

Under capitalism, property consists of personal possessions and wealth-creating assets.

Front

Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?
Options:
Constitution,
Political Parties,
representatives who make laws,
unelected heads of state

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unelected heads of state

Answer explanation

In a monarchy, there are unelected heads of state, which are not found in a democracy.

Front

Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.

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Most details of the citizen's life are highly controlled by the government.

Answer explanation

Under an authoritarian government, most details of a citizen's life are highly controlled by the government.

Front

Which of the following best describes a dictatorship? Options: The executive branch has little power. The judicial branch has too much power. The government has no sovereignty. All power is in the hands of one person.

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All power is in the hands of one person.

Answer explanation

A dictatorship is a form of government where all power is in the hands of one person. In this system, the leader has absolute control and authority over the government and its citizens.

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A major defect in the Articles of Confederation was: the lack of treaty making power, the inability to easily communicate with citizens, the lack of power to raise funds for military forces

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the lack of power to raise funds for military forces

Answer explanation

The major defect in the Articles of Confederation was the lack of power to raise funds for military forces.

Front

Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

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Eighth Amendment

Answer explanation

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

Front

How many seats are currently in the House of Representatives?

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435

Answer explanation

There are currently 435 seats in the House of Representatives, making it the correct choice.

Front

Which of these civic obligations is important but not required by law?
paying taxes,
being loyal to the nation,
serving on a jury if asked,
voting

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voting

Answer explanation

Voting is an important civic obligation, but it is not required by law. It allows citizens to have a voice in the democratic process.

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

Answer explanation

The supreme law of the land is the Constitution, which establishes the framework for the government and protects individual rights.