unit two vocab

Which of the following best describes the concept of "heritage"?

• The process of creating new traditions

• The traditions passed down from generation to generation

• The laws created by a legislature

• The rights that people are born with

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What is the primary function of a legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To abolish laws

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates "tyranny"?

• A government that holds free and fair elections

• A ruler who abuses power to oppress citizens

• A society that values natural rights

• A legislative body composed of two chambers

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Which of the following is an example of "natural rights"?

• The right to vote

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to life, liberty, and property

• The right to free speech

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What does the "separation of powers" ensure in a government?

• That the executive branch has more power than the legislative branch

• That the judicial branch can create laws

• That the executive, legislative, and judicial powers are divided among three independent and coequal branches

• That the legislative branch can overrule the executive branch

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What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a "firm league of friendship" among the States

• To provide a detailed plan for the U.S. Constitution

• To grant the central government significant powers

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What does "ratification" refer to in the context of a constitution?

• The process of drafting a constitution

• The formal approval or final consent to a constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty

• The rejection of a proposed law

• The interpretation of constitutional laws

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Which of the following best describes a "bicameral" legislative body?

• A legislative body with one chamber

• A legislative body with two chambers

• A legislative body with three chambers

• A legislative body with no chambers

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What is the main idea behind the "social contract" theory?

• That governments should have absolute power

• That societies must agree upon a set of moral rules to maintain order

• That natural rights can be taken away by the government

• That the executive branch should have more power than the legislative branch

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Who were the "framers" in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• The group of people who opposed the Constitution

• The group of people who drafted the Constitution

• The group of people who enforced the Constitution

• The group of people who interpreted the Constitution

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