1.1 Principles of Govt Quiz

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1. 1.1 Define government.

• An institution that forces and focuses on people needs.

• An institution that forces and focuses on elite needs.

• An institution that forces and focuses on government needs.

1. Is California sovereign?  Why or why not?

• California is not a sovereign nation. It's a state under the federal government of the United States

• California is a sovereign nation. It's a state under a friendship agreement with the United States

1. Who were the original inhabitants of these lands (Yolo County)? 

• Patwin People

• Cahto People

• Cupeno People

1. What is democracy? 

• People have a direct say in the government choices

• People have an indirect say in government policies, electing representatives

• People leaving the choices to dictators for the choice of the country

1.  Explain the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.

• A direct democracy has people directly voting on issues and policies, and representative democracy has people voting for representatives to vote for them

• A direct democracy has people voting for representatives to vote for them, and representative democracy has people directly voting on issues and policies

1. What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? 

• Declare War

• National Finance

• Settle Disputes

• Leaves powers to the states unstated

• Equal Representation regardless of population

What is a bicameral legislature

• Two Distinct House Legislative

• House of Representives

• Senate

• A single unified house

1. What were the weakness of the Articles of Confederation? 

• Equal Representations

• No powers on taxes

• No regulation in Commerce

• 9/13 states to pass laws

• No Executive to enforce laws, and No National Judicial