Unit 1 Gov Review

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Which of the following is not a purpose for having a government? Protection and order , Providing services , Guiding the community , Keeping the people from going hungry

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Keeping the people from going hungry

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Which of the following shows an autocratic style of leadership? Dr. Viehland lets the teachers choose their own style of dress , Dr. Viehland and the teachers decide together what the dress code for the staff will be , Dr. Viehland provides the uniforms for the teachers to wear each day

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Dr. Viehland provides the uniforms for the teachers to wear each day

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In the country of Romania, the trucking industry is regulated by the government, but the people have the right to own their own trucks, set their own delivery prices, and choose which two days will be their days off each week. Which type of economy does the country of Romania have?

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Mixed Economy

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The system of checks and balances was made part of the Constitution to...

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prevent the emergence of a single center of power in the federal government.

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The Constitution divided government authority by giving the national government certain specified powers and reserving all other powers to the states. Which basic principle divides power into state and national governments?

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federalism

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Using only the quote above, evaluate how Locke's ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson while writing the Declaration of Independence.

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Locke said that governments should protect the rights of the people.

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Which of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule without protecting minority rights? A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judge. A law is used to oppress a group of people. A petition is signed by many people. A prisoner is wrongly let out of prison.

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A law is used to oppress a group of people.

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The first attempt at a government in the new United States was considered weak. Which answer best explains this?

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The Articles of Confederation set up a national government, but gave it little power.

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What is the most significant consequence about Shays' Rebellion?

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it showed an inability for the federal government to enforce laws and maintain authority

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Which part of the Connecticut (or Great) Compromise benefits states with smaller populations?

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Each state has two representatives in the Senate.