Unit 1: Foundations of Government

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The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

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Sovereignty

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What is a Confederal Government?

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A form of government in which states hold power over a limited national government.

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System or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state.

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Government

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Government is established and legitimized by a higher power, such as a deity or a divinely ordained monarch.

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Divine Right Theory

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution? Options: To list the specific powers granted to each branch of the federal government, To outline the process for amending the Constitution, To state the goals and purposes of the government established by the Constitution, To declare the independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain

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To state the goals and purposes of the government established by the Constitution

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Decisions made by a representative that you elect based on their similar viewpoints to yours.

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Indirect Democracy

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that makes a State? Government, Sovereignty, Population, Economy

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Economy

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A system where legislative and executive functions are combined in a legislature.

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Parliamentary Government

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What is the Social Contract Theory?

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Theory that the government is based on the relationship between individuals and the state

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What is the difference between an oligarchy and a dictatorship?

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A dictatorship features rule by a single individual, while an oligarchy involves rule by a small group.