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What feature is not required for a nation to become a state? Options: a strong religious identity, a formal system of government, secure territorial boundaries, A population of people living within its territorial boundaries

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a strong religious identity

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How might a government's power be limited? Options: by abolishing political parties, using the electoral college system, governing with the guidance of a written constitution, not allowing citizens to vote

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governing with the guidance of a written constitution

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What makes Iowa different from Japan?

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Iowa is subject to laws from another, larger government.

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Which of these is a characteristic of a command economy? Consumers are able to buy whatever goods they want. Natural resource extraction is controlled by the state. The proletariat produces goods that improve the economy. Unions ensure the fair treatment of many workers.

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Natural resource extraction is controlled by the state.

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Which of these could be considered an advantage of having a federal system in the United States?

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Each state government can be different and tailored to the needs of the state.

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In a truly democratic society, which of the following happens during an election? Citizens are required to vote for the candidate that belongs to their party. Citizens vote, but the winner is ultimately decided by a high court. The candidate that has been appointed by a political party takes power. The elected candidate takes office without violence from the rival party.

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The elected candidate takes office without violence from the rival party.

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Based on Karl Marx’s communist theory, what economic class does this image represent?

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proletariat

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In which type of economic system does government play the smallest role? Options: communism, socialism, mixed economy, capitalism

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capitalism

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What example of representative government were the colonists most familiar with?

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British Parliament

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Colonists valued limited government because they thought people should be protected from punishment by an unjust government.

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thought people should be protected from punishment by an unjust government.