POD 1st Sem Ex Modified

Front

What is the term for the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state?

Back

Government

Front

Which term refers to a politically organized body of people under a government? Options: Nation, State, Community, Territory

Back

State

Front

What is the term for a government where the power is held by the people?

Back

Democracy

Front

What is the term for a government that is restricted in its powers?

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Limited Government

Front

What is the fundamental law that outlines the principles and framework of a government?

Back

Constitution

Front

What is the principle that the government’s power comes from the consent of the governed?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

What does the separation of powers refer to?

Back

Dividing government responsibilities among different branches

Front

What is the system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

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Checks and Balances

Front

What is the system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional governments?

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Federalism

Front

What is the name given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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Bill of Rights