Unit 1 Chapter 2

What is the term for a system of government where a single person rules with absolute power?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Confederation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which type of democracy involves citizens directly participating in decision-making processes?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

• Federalism

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Explain the concept of federalism and provide an example of a country that practices it.

• Federalism is a system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. An example is the United States.

• Federalism is a system where a single central authority holds all the power. An example is North Korea.

• Federalism is a system where power is shared equally among all citizens. An example is Switzerland.

• Federalism is a system where power is held by a monarch. An example is the United Kingdom.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast a republic and a monarchy.

• A republic is a form of government where the head of state is elected, while a monarchy is a form of government where the head of state is a hereditary position.

• A republic is a form of government where the head of state is a hereditary position, while a monarchy is a form of government where the head of state is elected.

• Both a republic and a monarchy have elected heads of state.

• Both a republic and a monarchy have hereditary heads of state.

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Analyze the impact of the Anti-Federalists' arguments on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

• The Anti-Federalists' arguments led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution to protect individual liberties.

• The Anti-Federalists' arguments led to the rejection of the Constitution.

• The Anti-Federalists' arguments had no impact on the ratification process.

• The Anti-Federalists' arguments led to the creation of a new constitution.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• To establish a monarchy

• To outline the structure and powers of government and protect individual rights

• To create a dictatorship

• To form a confederation

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Describe the concept of sovereignty and its importance in international relations.

• Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself without external interference. It is important because it allows states to operate independently and make their own decisions.

• Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern other states. It is important because it allows for global governance.

• Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself with external interference. It is important because it ensures international cooperation.

• Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself without any laws. It is important because it allows for absolute freedom.

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Evaluate the role of compromise in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Compromise played a crucial role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution by allowing different factions to agree on key issues, such as representation and the balance of power between the federal and state governments.

• Compromise had no role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Compromise led to the failure of the Constitutional Convention.

• Compromise was only important in the ratification process, not in the creation of the Constitution.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

• In a direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, while in a representative democracy, citizens make decisions directly.

• In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions directly, while in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

• In both direct and representative democracies, citizens make decisions directly.

• In both direct and representative democracies, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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Discuss the significance of human rights in a democratic society.

• Human rights are significant in a democratic society because they ensure that all individuals are treated equally and have the freedom to participate in the political process.

• Human rights are significant in a democratic society because they allow the government to control the population.

• Human rights are significant in a democratic society because they limit the freedoms of individuals.

• Human rights are significant in a democratic society because they promote inequality.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking