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Government Ch. 1
Government Ch. 1
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One person inherits throne and heads the state
monarchy
state
dicatatorship
theocracy
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Name a disadvantage of the federal system:
States get federal money to assist with projects
None of these
Different levels of government can handle different problems
Less strict federal laws override stricter state laws
3
Which of the following is NOT a right or responsibility of an American?
Voting
Follow Laws
Knowledge of Current Events
Compulsorary military service
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Right and responsibility of citizenship
voting
military service
paying taxes
economic assitance
5
Community with organized government in a territory
social contract theory
State
voting
democracy
6
Which of the following in NOT a function of government?
Ensure National Security
Maintain Order
Majority Rule
Provide Public Services
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Which is an example of
laisse faire
in a free market?
Access to natural resources is uncontrolled
Offering tax breaks, to encourage business development
Minimum wage ensures workers a living wage
Safety regulations to protect consumers
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Which is NOT an example of a mixed economy?
Free trade
Universal healthcare
Minimum Wage
Free public schools
9
A central governme creates laws for an entire nation.
population
territory
sovereignty
a state
10
Parties representing the majority make most laws
Voting
Democracy
Majority Rule
Social Contract Theory
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States exist to serve their people
voting
mixed economy
social contract theory
economic assistance
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Combines elements of capitalism and socialism
All of these
Mixed Economy
Free Market
Communism
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The people rule directly or through representatives
federal system
democracy
monarchy
majority rule
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Which is/are characteristics of a state?
All of these
Territory
Government
Sovereignty
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All economic decisions made by the government
Unitary System
Communist state
Federal System
Majority rule
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Name an advantage of the federal system:
State governments can be unique to residents of the state
Social concerns can be addressed by the federal government.
The legal system is more efficient.
State governments retain a lot of their power.
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National and State government share power
Unitary System
Confederal System
none of these
Federal System
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Food Stamps or rent subsidies (section 8)
communist state
mixed economy
economic assistance
social contract theory
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What type of economy does the US have?
Traditional
Mixed
Free Market
Capitalist
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Natural resource extraction is controlled by the state.
Socialist Economy
Command Economy
Free Market Economy
Mixed Economy
