Government Final

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This theory claims that the state arose during early times of primitive human evolution when the head of the family, clan, or tribe, was the authority that served as the “government” of that family or group.

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evolutionary

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This theory on the origin of government is based on the concept that God has given you the right to rule, or that the ruler or rulers are gods themselves.

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divine right

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The idea that citizens will exchange some freedoms to be protected by the government is known as a

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social contract

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What kind of government does a nation have if a queen rules and the throne passes to her daughter? Options: a monarchy, a theocracy, a dictatorship, a representative democracy

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a monarchy

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The Principle of Government marked by the idea that the laws are equally, fairly and consistently enforced.

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Rule of Law

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How long are senators terms of office?

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6 years

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The president can check Congress by this power.

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veto

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The highest court in the land has final authority on the meaning of the Constitution as applied to laws.

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supreme court

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What does the Supreme Court's power of judicial review enable it to do?

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Overturn decisions made by the president or Congress if they are unconstitutional

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a majority (such as two-thirds or three-fifths) that is significantly greater than a simple majority

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Super Majority