Civics: Unit 1

Front

Which ruler has total control over their kingdom or empire?

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Absolute Monarch

Front

Temujin lives in a mostly Buddhist country where the government has banned Muslims from practicing their religion. What kind of government does his country probably have?

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Dictatorship

Front

What kind of government is Hassan's country where the government is ruled by a priest of the Zoroastrian religion and most laws are based on that religion?

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Theocracy

Front

What kind of government does Alfonso have if the citizens vote on a universal healthcare law and the majority approval is needed for it to pass?

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Direct Democracy

Front

Who is considered to be the man that wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which of the following is not part of the Natural Law? Life, Liberty, Property, Pursuit of Happiness

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Property

Front

What is a loose association of states, rather than a firm union with a federal government?

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Confederation

Front

Kylie lives in a country where she and the other citizens are voting for a person to represent them in their government, and vote on their behalf. What kind of government does Kylie live under?

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Representative Democracy

Front

The founders used the phrase "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" to identify the ______________ of citizens.

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Natural Rights

Front

Which of the following is not one of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Could not raise taxes,
Could not make treaties,
No national currency

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Only had an executive branch