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Forms of Govt., Constitution, Bill of Rights
Forms of Govt., Constitution, Bill of Rights
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1
Anarchy exists when...
A weak government looses control and chaos & disorder exists
a government is overthrown by force and/or replaced.
A nontraditional form of government is in control.
There is an absence of an acting government. (no government)
2
The Articles of Confederation were considered weak because the...
individual states had too much power and conflicting laws.
federal government couldn't collect taxes or form a military
US had no real central government.
all of the above
3
A republic is a government...
typically lead by an elected ruler.
all of the above
with elected officials who make and enforce laws.
of political leaders who represent the will of the people.
4
How many senators does each state have?
it all depends on the states population.
three
two
one
5
When The Constitution was ratified, the US essentially...
completely surrendered all its power to the people.
formed a government with little to no real power.
became a rouge nation amongst traditional governments.
formed a new government, unlike any that existed before.
6
The basic premise of democracy is...
government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
a government elected by the people being governed.
Full participation of all citizens in government operations.
All of the above
7
a government combining a general government with regional governments in one political system
is capitalism
is communism
is federalism
is a republic
8
What is the purpose of government?
all of the above
to maintain order in society and protecting the community
to protect people and property
making and enforcing laws
9
Which of the following governments does NOT tend to have a single leader with complete control?
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Totalitarianism
Dictatorship
10
The Bill of Rights is...
All the amendments added to The Constitution.
A receipt for the money owed to other nations after war.
No longer recognized by the US government.
the first 10 amendments, added to The Constitution in 1791.
11
A government ruled by a single, often non-elected ruler, that often uses force and threats is a
Dictatorship
none of the above
Monarchy
Totalitarian Government
12
This document was ratified (accepted and adopted) by the majority of US states in 1789.
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
13
The
Constitutional Convention
was the meeting...
that gathered the founding fathers to write The Constitution
where the Declaration of Independence was written.
that officially ended the Revolutionary War.
of the minds.
14
How are the number of Congressmen for the House ofRepresentatives decided upon for each state?
Determined by the geographic size of the state
Determined by the population of the state.
A set number determined when The Constitution was 1stwritten
A combination of all of the above
15
Who is confident in their basic knowledge of our government and excited to learn more?
Me
I am optimistic, but weary
Mr. Merritt, you are a weirdo...
I am
16
A government ruled (realistically or symbolically) by a King or Queen is a ________________.
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Republic
17
The
Founding Fathers
of the United States are those men who were present at...
the birth of our Nation.
the Constitutional Convention and wrote The Constitution.
The Revolutionary War.
18
What major US document was signed on July 4, 1776.
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
19
What is an
Oligarchy
?
A government in which a few people have power in government.
A government in which a single family maintains power.
A government under control of an aristocracy.
A government under complete control of a single individual.
20
What form of government best describes that of the United States.
Democratic
Democratic Republic
Oligarchy
Republic
21
Another term used to identify capitalism is...
business in action.
the free-market.
entrepreneurship.
republicanism.
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The government established in the US during the Revolutionary War operated under the...
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
