Government and Citizenship Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of the United Nations? Options: To promote trade between nations, To promote peace and security, To enforce laws globally, To establish military alliances

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To promote peace and security

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Which of the following best describes a limited government? Options: A government with no restrictions on power, A government that has legal limits on its power, A government that controls all aspects of life, A government that is run by a single ruler

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A government that has legal limits on its power

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What is a characteristic of totalitarian governments?

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Government controls all aspects of society

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Which of the following is an example of a physical border? A river, A language, A treaty, A political party

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A river

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What is foreign policy?

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A nation's plan for interacting with other nations.

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What is the role of citizens in a representative democracy?

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To participate in elections and influence government.

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Which type of government allows citizens to vote for their representatives?

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Democratic

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What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens? Options: To travel abroad, To vote in elections, To ignore laws, To avoid taxes

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To vote in elections

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What does the term 'national interest' refer to?

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The goals of a country to succeed

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Which of the following is a duty of citizenship? Voting, Protesting, Ignoring laws, Traveling

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Voting