What do a republic and a democracy have in common?

Citizens are the source of political authority

Citizens elect their representatives

Citizens follow the orders of heriditary ruler

What is a benefit of the federal system of government?

The state governments and national governments share powers equally

States lose all their powers to a national government

The national government is able to protect citizens but is limited by the Constitution

States have more power than the national government

What do the following codes of law have in common: Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables of Rome, Code of Justinian?

They were written codes of law for all citizens to follow

They allowed for a ruler to exercise total power

They outlined the form of government in their society

Which is an example of an obligation (something you must to do) of US citizens?

Attending city council meetings

Which of the following is a responsibility (something you should do) of US citizens?

Voting in a local, state, or federal election

Applying to the Selective Service if a male 18+

Obeying local, state, and federal laws

Which system of government is correctly paired with its description?

Confederal - power is given to the states while the central/national government is weak

Federal - the central/national government hold supreme political power

Unitary - Power is shared by the central/national and local governments

A social contract exists when...

people agree to give up certain freedoms in order to receive protection from the government

There is no government and everyone lives in a state of anarchy

Religion and government are combined and have supreme power

the courts are the most powerful part of the government

How did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" impact the American colonists' view about government?

They began to believe it wasn't practical to be ruled by a king thousands of miles away

They began to believe they should boycott laws in which they did not agree

They began to believe they should be governed by a king rather than Parliament

They began to believe that the taxes put on them by Parliament were fair

Which part of ancient Rome influenced America's constitutional republic?

Adhering to the rule of law and electing representatives in government

Instituting an absolute monarchy as a form of government

Ensuring citizens adhere to religious laws set forth by the church

Using the designs of Roman architecture in US government buildings

"People are born free, equal and independent. No person can be controlled by another without their permission" Which of the following is an example of the main idea in that quote?

Government officials with powers over others are elected by people

Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the president

State governments do not have to adhere to national laws if they don't agree with them

Citizens don't have to pay taxes if they don't agree with government policies

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why/why not?

No, she would need to be naturalized

No, Maria is an Italian citizen

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why/why not?

Only if his parents go through naturalization

No, he would need to be naturalized

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Which of the following is an example of an autocracy?

Republic

Democracy

Dictatorship

Oligarchy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Rule by the people

Monarchy

Democracy

Autocracy

Oligarchy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Rule by a group of people

Republic

Democracy

Autocracy

Oligarchy

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Government run by religious leaders

Republic

Oligarchy

Theocracy

Democracy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Division of power between national and state governments

separation of powers

federalism

unitarianism

confederalism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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a system of government in which legislative and executive powers are held by a single entity

republic

federal

confederal

unitary

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Principle that the people are the ultimate source of political power

popular sovereignty

federalism

rule of law

limited government

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Units 1 & 2 Review

Which of the following is an example of an autocracy?

Rule by the people

Rule by a group of people

Government run by religious leaders

Division of power between national and state governments

a system of government in which legislative and executive powers are held by a single entity

Principle that the people are the ultimate source of political power

Form of government where the person in charge inherits their power through their family, but power is limited by a written document

Belief that a person in power was chosen to rule by God

Form of government based on written principles/laws, the rule of law, and elected representatives

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