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Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Types of Government
Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Types of Government
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Because democratic governments represent their citizens, a core principle of democracy is
a strong national military
the celebration of traditional culture
individual rights.
a common spoken language
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Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.
Few details of citizen's life are controlled by government
Most aspects of citizen's life are controlled by government
The citizen is free to live however he or she pleases
The citizen has a constitution that protects their rights
3
Governments are classified on a spectrum with "authoritarian" on one end and what on the other?
democratic
oligarchic
monarchical
fascist
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Democratic government gains its strength from...
a constitution that gives it ultimate power
the support of business owners
the consent and trust of the people
a strong national military
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The rule of law guarantees that.....
laws apply only to citizens who vote.
lawyers will protect you if you break the law
laws will be passed every four years
everyone is treated equally under the law
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Why is a constitution an incomplete guide for a country to follow?
It must be renewed every year
cannot describe every law necessary for a country to exist
Constitutions can only be a certain length
Not every citizen is required to obey the constitution.
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A constitutional government is a "limited" government because .....
its powers are clearly laid out by the document
its leaders must ask for permission to govern every year
the monarch has final authority in all matters
its people do not like government
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In a democracy, all people are treated equally because....
this principle is taught in the Bible
that is the tradition of Western culture
elected officials insist upon it
everyone is protected by the law
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The United States Constitution is notable in that it is....
the most restrictive constitution in the world
the oldest written constitution in the world
the least restrictive constitution in the world
the longest written constitution in the world
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Which of the following is a purpose of a constitution?
to set out the basic structure of a government
to state what freedoms citizens have
to describe economic activities allowed by law
to explain why the country is better than all others
