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Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Persian

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Roman

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The same family ruling over a nation for centuries is based on which principle?

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Divine Right of Kings

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Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?

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The referendum

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What is the principal function of a written constitution?

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outlining the structure and powers of a government

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Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances, as defined in the US Constitution? establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes, maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other governments, keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful, assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in

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keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful

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Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? Options: electing governors, hiring press secretaries, nominating an ambassador, appointing a majority leader

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electing governors

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Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?

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Civil law

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What constitutional principle does this quoted statement from President Richard Nixon contradict? "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."

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Rule of Law

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Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? Options: Communism, Dictatorship, Monarchy, Republic

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Republic

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Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the US Constitution? Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule, States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms, People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens

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Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule