Government Final Review

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What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? Options: voting, working, obeying laws, consuming goods

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voting

Front

Governments provide _________ security to protect the people against external threats.

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national

Front

Which theory has the idea that certain people are chosen by a god or the gods to rule?

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divine right

Front

Which theory believes states exist to protect and serve their people?

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social contract

Front

This term means that the government is split into three equal branches.

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Separation of Powers

Front

The belief that a government gets its power from ____________ is a core principle of a democracy.

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The People

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A government in which control of the country is in the hands of a small group of people.

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Oligarchy

Front

Nazi Germany, under the direction of HItler, is an example of a ________.

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Dictatorship

Front

How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

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by state population

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The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435