Government Unit 1 (*New)

Government Unit 1 (*New)

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is government?

Back

the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is the best definition of the public policies of a government?

Back

everything a government decides to do

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following lists the three basic powers a government must have? Options: legislative power, executive power, judicial power

Back

legislative power, executive power, judicial power

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following BEST summarizes the idea from the quotation: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” —James Madison, Federalist No. 51? Options: Government is necessary to make policy, but should not control people. Government is necessary, because people do not always behave perfectly. Government is not necessary, but people are better off when it exists. Government is not necessary, because people are naturally good.

Back

Government is necessary, because people do not always behave perfectly.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why might the classification of government based on the number of persons who can take part in the governing process be most meaningful to people?

Back

It indicates how democratic a government is.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what way is the United States a representative democracy?

Back

Citizens choose small groups of people to make laws and policy for them.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the answer that best completes the chart: A government controlled by a single person, A government controlled by a legislative body, A government controlled by the people, A government controlled by the rich

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A government controlled by a single person

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