Gov't Final Fall 2023

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Popular sovereignty is the idea that

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each person gets one vote.

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Under _______________, property consists not only of personal possessions but also of wealth-creating assets.

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Capitalism

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Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy? Options: Constitution, Political Parties, representatives who make laws, unelected heads of state

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unelected heads of state

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Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.

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Most details of the citizen's life are highly controlled by the government.

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Which of the following best describes a dictatorship? Options: The executive branch has little power., The judicial branch has too much power., The government has no sovereignty., All power is in the hands of one person.

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All power is in the hands of one person.

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Which of these was a problem that existed under the Articles of Confederation? Options: There was no ability to raise taxes to pay soldiers., The national government had no ability to regulate interstate commerce., The Articles were nearly impossible to amend., All of the above

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All of the above

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Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

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Eighth Amendment

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Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment? A suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney., A person is tried twice for the same crime., A suspect’s cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued., A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury.

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A suspect’s cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.

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Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

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State

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Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that:

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Divides power between the central government and state governments.