Winter Final Government Flashcard

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What are the three types of government mentioned in the study guide? Options: Democracy, Oligarchy, Theocracy; Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship; Republic, Monarchy, Anarchy; Democracy, Communism, Socialism

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Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship

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In a constitutional monarchy, where is the real power held? Options: The Monarch, The Military, A separate part of government (e.g., Parliament), The Judiciary

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A separate part of government (e.g., Parliament)

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Which of the following is NOT one of the oldest governments listed in the study guide?
Ancient Greece,
Ancient Egypt,
Indus Valley,
Ancient Babylon

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Ancient Babylon

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What type of democracy involves people voting for legislators to handle government on their behalf?

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Representative democracy

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Which act made it illegal for colonies to print their own money? Options: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Currency Act, Molasses Act

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Currency Act

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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To send the king a list of rights they demanded

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When was the Declaration of Independence signed and announced?

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July 4th, 1776

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence? Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances

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Articles of Confederation

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What did the Articles of Confederation allow Congress to do?

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Make war and agree to treaties

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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

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To revise the Articles of Confederation