What is a common feature of autocratic governments? A) Rule by the majority B) Political pluralism C) Concentration of power in one leader or party D) Regularly scheduled elections

Concentration of power in one leader or party

What are the 3 branches of American government? Who is a part of each branch?

The three branches of American government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. The Legislative branch includes Congress (Senate and House of Representatives), the Executive branch includes the President and the Cabinet, and the Judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Which statement best describes the accountability of leaders in a democracy? A) Leaders are not accountable to the public. B) Leaders are accountable only to themselves. C) Leaders must answer to the electorate for their actions. D) Leaders can act without any oversight.

Leaders must answer to the electorate for their actions.

What is a significant disadvantage often associated with autocracies? A) High levels of public participation in governance B) Rapid decision-making processes C) Suppression of dissent and opposition D) Enhanced civil liberties

Suppression of dissent and opposition

In an autocratic system, how are laws typically created? A) Through public debate and consensus B) By elected representatives C) Decreed by a single ruler or governing body D) Via referendums

Decreed by a single ruler or governing body

How does political participation differ between democracies and autocracies? A) Democracies encourage widespread participation; autocracies restrict it. B) Both systems allow equal participation from citizens. C) Autocracies promote more political engagement than democracies. D) Participation is irrelevant in both systems.

Democracies encourage widespread participation; autocracies restrict it.

Define ‘sovereignty’ and explain its importance in political science.

Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself or another state. It is important in political science as it establishes the legal and political independence of a state, allowing it to make its own laws and decisions without external interference.

What role does media play in a democratic society compared to an autocratic one? A) Media serves as propaganda in both systems. B) Media operates freely, providing checks on power in democracies. C) Media is heavily censored in democracies. D) Media has no influence on governance.

Media operates freely, providing checks on power in democracies.

How do electoral processes differ between democracy and autocracy? A) Democracies have regular, competitive elections; autocracies do not. B) Both systems have identical electoral processes. C) Autocracies hold more frequent elections than democracies. D) Elections are irrelevant in both systems.

Democracies have regular, competitive elections; autocracies do not.

What is often used as justification for maintaining an autocratic regime? A) The need for stability and order B) The will of the people C) Democratic principles D) International Law

The need for stability and order

Explain the difference of Rule of Law v Rule by Law

Rule of Law refers to the principle that all individuals and institutions are accountable to the law, which is fairly applied and enforced. Rule by Law, on the other hand, implies that the law is used as a tool by those in power to control the populace, often without regard for fairness or justice.

Explain who is involved in a civil case

In a civil case, the parties involved typically include the plaintiff, who brings the case, and the defendant, who is being accused or sued.

Explain who is involved in a criminal case

The parties involved in a criminal case typically include the defendant, the prosecution, the defense attorney, the judge, and sometimes a jury.

What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

To protect society and maintain order

What type of punishment is typically associated with felonies? Fines only, Imprisonment for more than one year, Community service, Verbal warnings

Imprisonment for more than one year

What does “ex post facto” refer to in legal terms? A) Laws that apply retroactively to punish actions that were not illegal at the time they were committed. B) Laws that are enacted after a crime has been committed. C) Laws that cannot be enforced until they are published.

Laws that cannot be enforced until they are published.

Which aspect distinguishes civil law from criminal law in terms of who brings forth the case?

Individuals bring cases in civil law, while only the government can prosecute in criminal law.

What are the 5 elements to the 1st amendment?

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Describe how power is distributed: *Unitary, *Federal, *Confederation

Power can be distributed in three main ways: Unitary, Federal, and Confederation.

Which of the following is a feature of a unitary system of government? A) Each region can decide what's best for itself, with minor national oversight B) Each region generally abides by the same laws. C) Regions can determine many of their own laws, while the federal government determines many as well. D) A region creates all of its own laws, even if they conflict with the federal government.

Each region generally abides by the same laws.

What can be considered a major challenge faced by confederations? A Excessive control by central authorities B Difficulty in achieving collective action among members C Over-centralization leading to inefficiency D Uniformity in policy implementation across regions

Difficulty in achieving collective action among members

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

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What is one of the five general purposes of criminal punishment that aims to prevent future crimes?

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Incapacitation

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Amendment 20: Changed the start and end dates for the terms of the president and vice president, and members of Congress

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Amendment 20 changed the start and end dates for the terms of the president and vice president, and members of Congress.

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a democracy? A) Centralized power B) Free and fair elections C) Limited civil liberties D) Authoritarian rule

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Free and fair elections

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What is the primary function of political parties in a democratic system?

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To provide a platform for candidates and mobilize voters

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The concept of “Life, Liberty, and Property” is most closely associated with which political theorist?

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John Locke

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What is the primary function of a constitution?

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To establish the framework of government.

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What is the term for a political system where power resides with a small elite group?

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Oligarchy

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