What is a social contract?

An agreement by the people to give up power in exchange for protection.

What does "consent of the governed" mean?

People give permission to the government to restrict their rights for safety reasons.

What was the chamber and representation system of the New Jersey Plan?

Unicameral, Equal Representation

What was the chamber and representation system of the Virginia Plan?

Bicameral, Proportional Representation

How did the Great Compromise set up Congress?

Bicameral Congress with the Senate (equal representation) and the House of Representatives (proportional representation)

Power split between the federal and state governments

What is the principle of limited government?

Government officials are not above the law

What does separation of powers mean?

Each branch of government has distinct responsibilities regarding laws

What are checks and balances?

The system where branches have powers over each other to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.

What are individual rights?

Rights given by God that cannot be taken away

What is republicanism?

The government is run by elected representatives who make lawmaking decisions

What is popular sovereignty?

Decision-making power belongs to the people

How does power flow in a unitary system?

Power flows to the federal government

How does power flow in a federal system?

Power is split between the federal and state governments.

How does power flow in a confederation?

Power flows to state governments

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

Federal laws override state laws when there is a conflict.

What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?

Make laws deemed necessary and proper to carry out constitutional responsibilities

What is the purpose of amending the Constitution?

To provide a living document that can change with society

What is presidential succession?

The order of who takes over the presidency if the President is unable to serve

What is the correct presidential line of succession (first five spots)? Options: President, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, Vice-President, Secretary of Defense; President, Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State; President, Vice-President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House; President, Speaker of the House, Vice-President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense

President, Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State

What is judicial review?

The Supreme Court's power to judge laws as constitutional or not.

What does the 22nd Amendment state?

The President can only serve two terms

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In which type of government does the majority rule? Options: Monarchy, Republic, Democracy, Theocracy

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Democracy

2.

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What type of government is based on religion?

Back

Theocracy

3.

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In which type of government do representatives make laws? Options: Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, Autocracy

Back

Republic

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What type of government has decisions made by the King and Queen?

Back

Monarchy

5.

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In which type of government is power taken by force? Options: Monarchy, Autocracy, Republic, Democracy

Back

Autocracy

6.

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Front

Which philosopher believed in natural rights?

Back

Locke

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Which philosopher supported absolute monarchy?

Back

Hobbes

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