Big Idea 1: Foundations of American Government

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four qualifications for a state? Defined territory, Sovereignty, Government

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Written constitution

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What is the main purpose of government according to the foundations of American rights?

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To protect individual rights

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Which form of government is characterized by rule by a single individual with absolute power?

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Monarchy

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Which of the following is a basic concept of government? Popular sovereignty, Judicial review, Federalism, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which theory of government suggests that the state was born of force?

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Force Theory

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Which of the following is NOT a system of government? Confederation, Unitary, Federal, Parliamentary

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Parliamentary

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Which of the following is a qualification for a state? Large population, Sovereignty, Democratic government, Written laws

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Sovereignty

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Which origin of government theory is based on the idea that governments developed naturally out of the early family?

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Evolutionary Theory

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Which of the following best describes a federal system of government? Options: All power is held by a central authority, Power is divided between a central government and local governments, Power is held by a single ruler, Power is shared by all citizens equally

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Power is divided between a central government and local governments

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Which theory of government is most closely associated with the phrase "government by consent of the governed"?

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Social Contract Theory