US Government - 3 Week Review

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Why does government exist?

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Maintain order and protect rights and freedoms, Provide protection and security, Deliver public services and guide the economy.

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In this type of government, there are free elections, majority rule, and individual rights?

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Democracy

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Which type of government can be absolute or constitutional?

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Monarchy

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In the Social Contract Theory, people give up some ________ in exchange for protection and order.

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freedoms

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Which of these is an example of "The Laws of Nature"? Gravity, Bill of Rights, Driver's License, Rules in a Basketball game

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Gravity

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Which of these ideals in the Declaration of independence asserts that rights are entitled and not granted by any earthly power but by a higher moral authority? "Nature's God" and the Laws of Nature, English Common Law, Enlightenment, Theocracy

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"Nature's God" and the Laws of Nature

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Which of these Judeo-Christian traditions are found in the founding documents?
Human Equality, Social Justice, Individual Rights

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All of these are found in the founding documents

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What was the 1st Constitution written in the United States?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which of these was NOT a problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Strong Central Government (President),
No ability to tax.
No funding for the Army or Navy
Weak Foreign Policy

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Strong Central Government (President)

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TRUE or FALSE: House of Representatives = representation by population

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True