FAC Week 2: Foundations of Government

Front

A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and state government.

Back

Federal System

Front

What do we call a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

When referring to a legislative body ____________ means that it has two branches or chambers.

Back

Bicameral

Front

Which constitutional Compromise allowed slaves, in a way, to be counted as part of the population of a state?

Back

The 3/5 Compromise

Front

This is an English charter granted by King John in 1215 that held the King as subject to the Rule of Law and documented liberties of free men.

Back

Magna Carta

Front

How does the system of checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

By giving each branch the ability to limit the power of the other branches

Front

What are the key constitutional principles that form the foundation of government? Options: Anarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism; Communism, socialism, totalitarianism, authoritarianism; Monarchy, oligarchy, anarchy, dictatorship; Separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and popular sovereignty

Back

Separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and popular sovereignty

Front

Explain how the principles of limited government and rule of law protect individual rights.

Back

By restricting the government's power and ensuring that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law.

Front

What was the first government in America?

Back

Continental Congress

Front

What were the weaknesses of the first government in America? Options: Inefficient decision-making, lack of communication, lack of national identity; Lack of strong central authority, inability to levy taxes, lack of national military; Lack of strong leadership, lack of funding, lack of military support; Strong central authority, inability to levy taxes, lack of national military

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Lack of strong central authority, inability to levy taxes, lack of national military