GSSP 330 Mid-Term Review Part I: Government & Politics

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Which ancient government is a direct democracy?

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Greece (Athens)

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Which colonial government is a direct democracy?

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New England Town Meetings

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Public opinion, organized interest groups, media coverage, court decisions, and actions by political parties and state governments are key factors that influence...

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Political Agendas

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According to Jefferson, where do governments derive their power?

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Consent of the governed

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Proof that the Articles of Confederation was too weak to maintain order in the United States

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Shays Rebellion

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Favored ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights

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Federalists

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Would not support ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights

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Antifederalists

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Event that settled the Nullification question; whether states could declare Acts of Congress unconstitutional

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Civil War

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Ancient government comparable to our national representative democracy

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Roman Senate

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Two Civil Rights issues that African Americans have had to work to overcome

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Voter Discrimination (Poll Taxes and Literacy Tests) and Segregation