Final Pro 2

Which philosopher inspired independence in the American colonies?

• Thomas Hobbes
• Immanuel Kant
• Friedrich Nietzsche
• John Locke

Which philosopher said that life in the state of nature is "short, brutish, and harsh?

• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Thomas Hobbes
• Friedrich Nietzsche

Which philosopher had a more favorable opinion of people in the state of nature (without government?)

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

What type of democracy does the United States have?

• Direct democracy
• Participatory democracy
• Monarchy
• Representative democracy

What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

• Direct democracy is only used in small communities.
• Direct democracy eliminates the need for any form of government.
• Direct democracy involves direct participation in decision-making, whereas representative democracy relies on elected representatives to make decisions.
• Representative democracy allows for direct voting on all issues.

What is the division of powers that include a strong central government sharing powers with regional governments?

• Monarchy
• Federalism
• Confederation
• Unitary system

Which of the principles most directly represents the relationship between the national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Democracy

What best represents the relationship between the different branches of the national government?

• Checks and balances
• Federalism

• Supremacy and Proper

• Executive dominance

What type of government allows all key decisions to be made by the central government?

• Unitary government
• Oligarchic government
• Confederate government
• Federal government

What does the term Federalism refer to?

• A political ideology that promotes complete independence of states.
• Federalism refers to a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and regional entities.
• A system where all power is held by a single central government.
• A method of taxation imposed by the federal government.