Foundations of American Government flashcard (ADV. U.S. GOVT '25-'26)

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What is a constitutional monarchy?

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a government with a king or queen that is the head of state but their power is limited by a constitution

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Which government is ruled by religious leaders who claim to have divine guidance as well as a legal system based on the laws and principles of a specific religion?

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Theocracy/Theocratic republic

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Which of the following is a government by the few, especially a small and privileged group who exercise their power for corrupt or selfish purposes? Options: theocracy, monarchy, democracy, oligarchy

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oligarchy

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A government formed on the theory of eliminating social class. This means that individuals cannot own land or profit as individuals. Those in power can easily become totalitarian (dictators).

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Communism

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What does it mean to have judicial power?

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Judicial power means the authority to interpret laws and settle disputes.

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The Preamble mentions 5 basic purposes of the U.S. government. Which of the following is one of the purposes mentioned in the Preamble? limit liberty, increase taxes, promote trade, establish justice

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establish justice

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When the government creates and administers laws in a fair, reasonable, and impartial fashion, which of the purposes of government in the Preamble is it fulfilling?

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Establish justice

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By providing law, order, and peace at home, which purpose of government in the Preamble is the government achieving?

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Ensure domestic tranquility

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By providing services such as public education that benefit all or most people, what purpose of government in the Preamble is the U.S. government fulfilling?

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promote the general welfare

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When people's individual rights are protected, the government is achieving which of its purposes from the Preamble?

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To secure the blessings of liberty