9th Grade Government Midterm

Front

What does "rule of law" mean?

Back

No one is above the law.

Front

What is the correct term for a deity or deities choosing certain people to rule society?

Back

Divine Right Theory

Front

What is the correct term for a fugitive who flees across state lines is returned to the original state?

Back

extradition

Front

What did their American colonies base their independence on?

Back

John Locke's political writings.

Front

Local governments provide which types of services?

Back

Police and fire protection.

Front

What are reserved powers?

Back

not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states

Front

What is it called when the people rule/are in charge?

Back

Democracy

Front

What type of government does the United States have?

Back

representative democracy

Front

People elect delegates to make laws in this type of government:

Back

Representative government

Front

Article I, Section 8, Clause 3

Back

The Commerce Clause