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WorksheetsSemester 1 Review
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
A system in which all the power is held in a central government
Unitary
Confederation
Federal
Autocracy
A small group holds all the power
Confederation
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Government
A loose union of states form a weak central government
Confederation
Federal
Government
Unitary
Powers are divided between a central government and smaller local governments
Democracy
Unitary
Confederation
Federal
According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did citizens have a right to do?
To divide the government into three separate parts
To create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern
To overthrow the government and establish a new one
The document signed by King John was the first to limit the power of the King and was also known as The Great Charter.
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Petition of Rights
The Bill of Rights
This document established that there should be no taxation of the people without the representation of parliament and reinforced earlier laws set forth in previous documents.
English Bill of Rights
Petition of Rights
Magna Carta
The Ten Commandments
How did the English Bill of Rights limit the power of the monarch?
Parliament could not rule without the consent of the monarch
A cabinet was created to represent Parliament's majority party
The monarch could not levy taxes without a specific grant from Parliament.
Nobles were selected to be a part of the monarch's special advisory group.
Which European philosopher proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control?
Voltaire
Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
Natural rights are best defined as:
rights given by the government
right all people are born with
rights found in a state of nature
A monarchy is...
a government ruled by a president
a government ruled by a mayor
a government ruled by a king or queen
a government ruled by Chuck Norris
In what type of government would the oppression of its rulers best be avoided?
a theocracy
a totalitarian dictatorship
a monarchy
a constitutional democracy
A system of government that involves electing representatives to represent the people.
Communism
Monarchy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Other countries do not respect America because we do not have a strong leader.
FEDERALISM IS.....
Separation of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Power to the people
A division of power between the federal and state governments
A term meaning that government is not all powerful
According to the U.S. Constitution, which statement BEST explain the limit of federal power in relation to the states?
The federal government has unlimited authority over the states
The federal government has enumerated and implied powers
States have the authority to nullify federal laws
State authority is derived from the citizens of that state
Impeaching the President of the United States is an example of . . .
Checks and Balances
Majority Rule
Popular Sovereignty
States' Rights
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Unit 1: What is a Theocracy
Religious figure/leader rule
People vote on who rules
One person rules the whole country
King and a Queen rule the country
Unit 2: What is Checks and Balances
Power of the ruler comes from the people
Specific powers given to them
Keep other branches from getting to much power
Government officials need to follow the law
Unit 4: What is the minimum age you can vote in the Untied States
15
18
21
35
Unit 4: what is the minimum age you can run for President
18
35
34
36
Which branch writes new laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch can nominate (choose) justices?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch has 9 justices?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Probably the oldest form of government where one person rules with either limited or unlimited power. Power is passed down through the family.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism
Theocracy
Democracy
One person rules often through violence or force. Also sometimes called a totalitarian government.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism
Theocracy
Democracy
A type of government where religious laws become the laws of the country and the ruler is seen as the embodiment of god.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism
Theocracy
Democracy
A type of government where the individual is not allowed to own anything. Instead, everything is owned by the public as a whole.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism
Theocracy
Democracy
A system where there or no laws or rules and everyone can do what they want. Chaos.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism
Theocracy
Anarchy
The first Democracy was officially named and recognized in _______________________.
Rome
Egypt
Persia
Greece
United States
The first Republic was officially named and recognized in _______________________.
Rome
Egypt
Persia
Greece
United States
This type of Democracy has the following description: The citizens as a whole form a governing body and vote directly on each issue.
Constitutional Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
This type of Democracy has the following description: The citizens elect representatives from among themselves. These representatives meet to form a governing body.
Constitutional Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
The Greek meaning of Democracy is Demos = People - Kratia = Power/ Authority/ Strength
True
False
Who has power in a limited government?
People
Government
Llamas
Who has power in an unlimited government?
People.
Government.
Llamas.
How do people in limited government show their power?
Voting in elections
Intimidation or fear
Ruling through force
How does the government in an unlimited government show its power?
Fair and free elections.
Giving citizens rights to speech, protest, etc.
Ruling through force and fear.
How does the government in an unlimited government show its power?
Fair and free elections.
Giving citizens rights to speech, protest, etc.
Ruling through force and fear.
Sparta
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Tyranny
Monarchy
What kind of government is it when the aristocrats have all the power in the government?
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Oligarchy
How is a prime minister chosen?
The Prime Minster is chosen by the President.
The Prime Minster is directly elected by the voters.
The Prime Minster is chosen by the monarch.
The Prime Minster is chosen by a majority of the Members of Parliament
What type of government is being described?
Executive---elected by the legislature
Legislature---elected by the people
parliamentary government
confederal government
federal government
unitary government
Which of the following describes a unitary system of government?
A country in which the central government holds all the power.
Independent legislatures in several provinces.
The United States under the Articles of Confederation.
A federal arrangement of central government and states.
The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215.
"To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice"
Which political principle justifies this statement?
The right to trial protects political institutions
The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment.
Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.
Separation of powers permits shared government authority.
Which type of government is this?
What is the First Amendment to the Constitution?
The right to bear arms
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Right to trial by jury
Right to a Speedy Trial
What is the only way that amendments have been added to the Constitution (after the Bill of Rights)?
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve and then President signs
2/3 of both houses call a Constitutional Convention and create amendments
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve, 3/4 states approve, and President signs
2/3 of both houses of Congress approve, 3/5 states approve, and President vetoes
What is the 5th amendment?
You have the right to remain silent
You have the right to a speedy trial
Soldiers are not allowed to quarter in your homes
You have the right to be tried by a jury
What is a bill?
The expenses of running the Legislative Branch.
A proposed Law
A law
None of the above
What is the power of veto?
The power of veto does not exist.
The ability of the Supreme Court to impeach the President
The President's ability to have a say in what Congressmen are allowed to vote.
The President's ability to "check" the legislative branch and not allow a law to pass.
