What is Divine Right Theory?

The king and queen were chosen by God

Compromise is important in democracy because:

It ensures that the opinions of the minority are considered.

In a federal system, the powers held by government are:

Divided between the national and state level of government.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of capitalism?

Complete government ownership of business

control and rule within its own territory

Three characteristics of US Government are:

indirect, federal, and presidential

A division of power between national and state government.

What is Social Contract Theory?

Government arose out of the voluntary act of free people.

What is Evolutionary Theory?

Family relations were the basis for early governments.

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

It limited the power of the king.

What is Force Theory?

One person gaining control by conquest

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1
Which political philosopher's ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Adam Smith
2
What is Divine Right Theory?
The king and queen were chosen by God
People give up rights to the government for protection.
A group gains control by conquest
Family relations were the basis for early governments.
3
Compromise is important in democracy because:
The majority rules
It ensures that the opinions of the minority are considered.
Minorities rule
Democracy insists on complete freedom for all individuals.
4
What is a characteristic of every state?
Democracy
A Constitution
A Judicial Branch
Population
5
In a federal system, the powers held by government are:
National powers
Divided between the national and state level of government.
Powers controlled by the military
state powers
6
Which system divides power between national and state government?
unitary
federalism
direct democracy
confederation
7
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Locke
8
A political system that locates government at the state level is:
A communist state
An anarchist state
A confederation
A democracy
9
Which part of the Preamble of the Constitution says laws are; reasonable, fair, and impartial?
innocent until proven guilty.
provide for the common defense
promote general welfare
establish justice
10
Which of the following is not a characteristic of capitalism?
Private ownership of business
competition
Complete government ownership of business
profit motive
11
Who is responsible for Social Contract Theory?
James Madison
Karl Marx
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
12
Define sovereign:
rule by king and queen
colonial rule
control and rule within its own territory
absolute control and rule over the people
13
Which origin of state theory is most compatible with democratic principles?
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Evolutionary Theory
14
This type of colony governs themselves:
charter colonies
all British colonies
proprietary
royal colonies
15
Three characteristics of US Government are:
unitary, presidential, and direct
parliamentary, representative, indirect
indirect, federal, and presidential
direct, confederation, presidential
16
The judicial branch___laws, the executive branch___laws, and the legislative branch___laws.
interprets, enforces, creates
creates, enforces, interprets
interprets, creates enforces
enforces, creates, interprets,
17
Define Federalism:
A division of power between national and state government.
National Power
Military Power
State Power
18
What is Social Contract Theory?
Primitive families govern
Religion is the basis for political authority.
Government arose out of the voluntary act of free people.
Authoritarian rule
19
Which feature of the Constitution were the Anti-Federalists opposed to?
3/5 Compromise
The lack of a Bill of Rights
Connecticut Compromise
Increased powers of the state government
20
A government that is not responsible for its population and cannot be limited by the people is:
democratic
authoritarian
confederate
presidential
21
Who wrote the Wealth of Nations?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Adam Smith
Thomas Jefferson
22
What is Evolutionary Theory?
Family relations were the basis for early governments.
Monarchs claim to be chosen by God.
Gaining control and rule by conquest.
People agree to live by the rule of the law.
23
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
It limited the power of the king.
It gave more power to the king.
It upheld the "divine right of kings"
It required parliament to approve all taxes.
24
Who is the primary author of The Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Hobbes
George Washington
James Madison
25
What is Force Theory?
Religion is the basis for political authority
The first leaders were male and part of an extended family.
Government arose out of voluntary act of free people.
One person gaining control by conquest

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