Republic vs Democracy

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What did Benjamin Franklin respond when asked about the type of government created? Options: An oligarchy, A democracy, A monarchy, A republic

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A republic

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What does 'democracy' literally mean in the original Greek?

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Rule of the people

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Why did the delegates in Philadelphia reject pure democracy?

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They feared mob rule

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What did the Founding Fathers believe in? A government ruled by a king, Unrestricted democracy, A government without laws, Government of the people, by the people, for the people

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Government of the people, by the people, for the people

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How many representatives does California have in the House?

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52

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Why did the Founders create the Electoral College?

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To protect the interests of states with small populations

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What did the Founders decide against for choosing a president? A lottery system, An electoral college, Mr Dearmon appoints the President 😈

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A national popular vote

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What type of government did America's founders prefer to describe it as? Options: A republic, A monarchy, An oligarchy, A pure democracy

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A republic

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What does the constitution's establishment of a bicameral legislature imply?

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It has a highly democratic House and a not very democratic Senate