Gov Midterm

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What is the system of government that is an indirect democracy placing political decision making at least one step away from the people?

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Republic

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In a presidential system, who is in charge of the executive branch of government?

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The President

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What is the form of government in which one person controls most of the governing decisions?

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Autocracy

Front

Who said that life without government was “nasty, brutish, and short”?

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Thomas Hobbs

Front

What is the commitment to the principle of “All men are created equal” known as?

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Individual Worth

Front

What phrase describes the colonists' disapproval of not having a say in being taxed?

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No taxation without representation

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, where was most governmental power retained?

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The states

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Who is hailed as the father of the Constitution for greatly influencing the outcome of the convention with his Virginia Plan?

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James Madison

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What was the Great Compromise acceptable to smaller states?

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States would be equally represented in the Senate.

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What did the Antifederalists think the Constitution lacked? Federal power, Individual rights, State representation, Military strength

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Individual rights