Unit 1 Foundations & Constitution Flashcard

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Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?

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Social contract

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By using the phrase “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the American Founders were arguing that —

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the colonies had the right to independence because of natural law

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A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following?
- freely create and enforce laws
- invade and take over any other state
- occupy a particular area of land
- punish its citizens for any action

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freely create and enforce laws

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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 elected candidate takes office without violence from the rival party. The candidate that has been appointed by a political party takes power.

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

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Vatican City is a theocracy because the pope?

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is believed to derive authority from God.

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The Declaration of Independence states that governments

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derive their powers from the consent of the governed.

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In America, “liberty” means freedom to do all of the following EXCEPT _____: form contracts, buy and sell goods, form associations with others, move about the country.

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say anything you want

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What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a democratic society?

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To limit the powers of government and protect individual rights.

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Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

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Judicial Branch

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This branch can impeach the President or Supreme Court Judges.

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Legislative Branch