Which of the following is NOT typically true about dictatorships?

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a state

One of the reasons people did not revolt against cruel monarchs is the belief that their ruler was chosen by God; this reflects the__________ theory of how governments are formed

Direct Democracies do not typically exist at the national level in the modern world due largely because:

An example of the social contract in action would be:

There is only one nation in today's world that has a Direct Democracy

A modern example of an absolute monarchy would be:

Which one of the following BEST describes why China is an OLIGARCHY?

Generally, all of the following apply to theocracies EXCEPT..

What document or documents is the ORIGIN of ideas like "your right to have a jury hear your case", that "elected representatives of the people are superior to any king or queen", that "you have a right to defend yourself against individuals and the government" and that "the government cannot violate you or your property without just cause"?

America's first constitution

First document to limit the powers of the English king

The American colonies felt that British taxes imposed upon them violated their rights because:

The actions of the British government: "The colonies had no representation in the British parliament" violated what key principle of government?

That the American states feared a central government would become too powerful and abusive similar to what had taken place under British rule best explains:

All of the following describe the organization of the national government under the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT...

The "Father of the Constitution:"

Which of the following would be found in the PREAMBLE of the Constitution of the United States?

The United States Congress consists of ____ houses; otherwise known as a _______________________ legislature.

One of the reasons Congress was set up this way was to solve the problem of how representation would be determined; what was the other reason?

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A congressman’s constituency includes all the people of his/her _____________________ while a senator's constituency includes all the people of his/her ___________________.

According to the Constitution, a presidential candidate must be which one of the following in order to qualify for office?

Which of the following would NOT typically be considered a desirable informal qualification for a presidential candidate?

If no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College...

What does the Winner-Take-All system refer to?

What must a President do after sending troops to fight in a foreign country?

Some consider a major flaw in the electoral college system to be...

Who confirms a presidential appointment

Which one of these countries are considered a Theocracy?

A written change or addition to the Constitution is known as...

The Necessary & Proper Clause is also known as...

Which is true of a parliamentary government as compared to a presidential government?

What was the importance of the Magna Carta?

In which system of government are ALL key powers given to the central government

Which is true of a Sovereign State?

Which one of the following is NOT a part of the Constitution

Which of the following countries is the only one that is Communist?

Incorporating cities, issuing marriage licenses and regulating intrastate trade are all examples of what powers?

Passing laws, enforcing laws and proposing budgets are examples of what powers

What is the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?

Which concept of government includes the ideas that government is restricted in what it may do and that every individual has certain rights that government cannot take away?

What determines the number of representatives each state has?

How many senators are there in the Senate

How long is a senators term in office?

How long is a representatives term in office?

How many times can a member of congress be elected before being term limited?

How long is a presidents term in office?

How many times can a president be elected before being term limited?

Who is our district representative in the House of Representatives?

Who are our senators in the Senate?

Who is the President of the United States

Who is the President of the United States