Beginnings of Government Fall 2025

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A government in which a small group of people hold all power is called a

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oligarchy

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Form of government where power held by a single person.

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dictatorship

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A government in which citizens actively participate in lawmaking themselves.

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Direct democracy

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The power to make laws and to frame public policies.

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Legislative Power

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The power to execute, enforce, and administer law

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Executive Power

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A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?

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People's acceptance of ruler's authority.

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Which author provided the United States with the definition of the "American Dream?" Locke, Montesquieu, Madison, De Tocqueville

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De Tocqueville

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The power to interpret laws, to determine their meaning, and to settle disputes that arise within the society.

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Judicial Power

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Which of these is not one of the four characteristics of a state? Options: military, government, territory, population

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military

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Which theory has people agree to give up to the state as much power as was needed to promote the safety and well-being of all?

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Social Contract