The chart below illustrates two systems of government. 

Based on the chart, which two systems of government are described? 

The scenario below describes a government decision.

A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.

Based on the scenario, which form of government would most likely take this type of action?

The scenario below describes an imaginary country.

In country Z there is a debate over the distribution of powers between the national government and state governments. Some argue for a centralized approach to maintain uniformity in policies and regulations across the country, while others support granting more power to regions to address local issues effectively.

Which system of government would best address both concerns raised by the people of country Z?

Which answer describes how a confederal system of government would address the issue of building roads?

The passage below comes from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Which ethical idea is being described?

The quote below is from an American historical document.

“No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Based on the quote, how are the natural rights of citizens protected?

The timeline below shows events that took place in the Caribbean country of Haiti.

Based on the timeline, which document could have been used to encourage the establishment of a representative government?

In which way did the signing of the Magna Carta influence the American political system?

The diagram below shows a relationship between historical documents and their impacts.

Which idea completes the diagram?

The excerpt below is from the Second Treatise on Government (1690).

Based on the excerpt, which conclusion can be drawn about how Enlightenment ideas are reflected in the American government?

Based on the information provided, how are the Enlightenment ideas best reflected in America?

Use the scenario below to respond to the question.

To survive you will need to set up some form of rules, a way to stay safe, and a method to create shelter and bring in food. Everyone must be able to play a role in our new society.

Based on the scenario, which principle of government are individuals more likely to choose?

Which of the following is provided by the English Bill of Rights?

Which part of the American Republic is most similar to the Greek polis?

The diagram below illustrates concepts from the Declaration of Independence. 

Which statement completes the diagram?

The quotes below are from historical documents.

Which is the relationship between these statements? 

Below is a headline from a newspaper.

Which was a response of the British government after the event described above?

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to the uprising known as Shays' Rebellion?

The table below shows ideas from two historical documents.

Which is a long-term result of the Articles of Confederation in the American government? 

The excerpt below is from the author of Brutus No. 1, written in 1787.

This government is to possess absolute and uncontrollable power, legislative, executive and judicial, with respect to every object to which it extends... —The government then, so far as it extends, is a complete one, and not a confederation... that it should be so framed as to secure the liberty of the citizens of America...

Which statement best supports the author's claims in the excerpt?

In addition to serving as an introduction to the United States Constitution, which does the Preamble also

accomplish?

The headline below reports a decision of the government.

Which goal of the Preamble is best reflected in the headline?

Which phrase included in the Preamble of the United States Constitution reflects the principle of consent

of the governed?

The quote below is from a writer of the United States Constitution.

“The accumulation of all government powers, ... in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, ... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

                                                                                    - James Madison

Based upon the quote, which main principle would Madison want in order to prevent tyranny?

The diagrams below compare the power in different systems of government.

Which system of government is more likely to have the same laws throughout the entire country?

What is a major advantage of the federal system?

What is one advantage of the American Constitutional Republic?

Which statement describes a representative democracy?

Below is an advantage of a government.

Unlike some countries where a single leader holds all the power, the United States divides power among

different branches of government.

Which principle of a constitutional republic is being described?

Below is a description of a country's government.

A country is governed by a single leader who has complete control over all aspects of the government

and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or opposition.

Which form of government does this scenario describe?

Below is a description of a system of government.

After declaring independence from the British, America's Founding Fathers created a government where the states remained independent and held the majority of the power within the country. The nationalgovernment held little power and responsibility.

Which system of government is being described?