AGH - 1.1 and 1.2 Reading Flashcard

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Which country has the oldest constitutional democracy in the world, having survived for more than two centuries?

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the United States

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Which of the following is a central feature of constitutional democracy?
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All decisions are made through majority rule.
Those who hold power do so only by winning a free and fair election.
All citizens participate in politics.
Representatives are humble and patriotic.

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Those who hold power do so only by winning a free and fair election.

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Which of the following statements did Thomas Jefferson make? "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.", "The participatory democracy of ancient Greece is the ideal form of government.", "Government should not interfere with the free enterprise system.", "Most people cannot be trusted with their own self-government."

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"A little rebellion now and then is a good thing."

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Which document limited the power of monarchs and granted certain liberties to free men? Options: Common Sense, The Federalist Papers, the Articles of Confederation, the Magna Carta

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the Magna Carta

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Which of the following terms best describes the process by which people decide who shall govern and what policies shall be adopted? bureaucracy, legislation, government, politics

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politics

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Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's view about the role of people in a constitutional democracy?
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Religion does not allow for government to include the people.
People should be involved in government without limitation.
People should leave government alone completely.
People are the only safe repositories of government but must be restrained from time to time.

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People are the only safe repositories of government but must be restrained from time to time.

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According to the text, taken together, the total of our expectations for politicians is frequently

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unrealistic.

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The text claims that American democracy requires what to make it work?

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a balance between faith and skepticism