US Government Test 1 (Exploring Government Lessons 1-12)

Front

Which theory of the origin of government proposes that the first states were created by using the threat of violence as a tool to take power?

Back

Force Theory

Front

What was the basic principles of the Law that God gave to Moses?

Back

Ten Commandments

Front

What first century Jewish group filled legislative, judicial, and executive roles?

Back

Sanhedrin

Front

Which language was the origin of the word "democracy"?

Back

Greek

Front

Which was the ruling body of the Roman Republic?

Back

Senate

Front

In 1215 English barons forced King John to sign what?

Back

Magna Carta

Front

In which type of government does a small group have the power?

Back

oligarchy

Front

Colonists were upset with their taxation because they didn't have what?

Back

Representation in Parliament

Front

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

In the Articles of Confederation how many votes did each state have?

Back

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