Unit 1 Review 2021

This party tends to more liberal

The U.S. federal gov't is an example of a democratic republic

The U.S. has which of the following types of gov't?

Which of the following is NOT a basic concept of democracy?

Believe that climate change is real and man made.

Believe that the death penalty is a punishment that fits the crime.

The U.S. operates by having sovereign power held by voters, who elect representative to govern for them.

Recognizing the bias in others but failing to recognize it in yourself

In a democracy, the strongest is always right

The majority of Declaration of Independence is:

The democratic process insures society will come up with the "right" or "best" answers.

Your individual freedoms are absolute.

Which of the following is not considered a duty of an American citizen?

In a democracy, sovereignty is located with the:

A legislative body consisting of two chambers/houses

In a democracy, the interests of the few must be elevated above the interests of the many.

Which one of the following is not a right contained in the Dec. of Independenc?

What is the meaning? "governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers form the consent of the governed"

Democracy does not and cannot insist on complete freedom for the individual

Which theory is John Locke responsible for?

Which of the following powers did the government under the Articles of Confederation lack?

How does democracy serve the varied needs of its citizens when forming public policies?

Traditional Christian values

. Focusing on negative events at the expense of positive or neutral events.

The 2nd Amendment gives no individual the right to own a gun.

Supreme absolute power of a state.

Favors a market system in which the government regulates the economy.

Which of the following is NOT an especially important classification of governments?

Which of the following is considered the most important concept of American Democracy.

In a democracy all people have equal abilities,

Dictatorships exercise ultimate authority over the people.

Compromise is vital in the decision making process in a democracy.

A current example of a federal government belongs to the:

The Dec. of Independence is based upon which theory?

Accepting beliefs, ideas that are already adopted by others

Listening to and trusting only information that confirms your beliefs

Confederate governments are made up of a strong central gov't and weak regional gov'ts

Oppose long-term welfare. We need to provide opportunities to make the poor self-reliant.

Support blanket amnesty or a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the U.S.

Relying too much on the first piece of information you hear

Oppose the removal of symbols of Christian heritage from public & governmental space.

A system of gov't in which gov't powers are divided between a central gov't & regional gov'ts

Favor government sponsored healthcare for all

According to Jefferson all men are born with _____________________ rights.

Which of the following is not one of the 4 characteristics of a state?

The body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structure and processes of gov't.

Extreme environmental policies destroy jobs and damage the economy.

This party tends to be more conservative

Who is the author of most of the Dec. of Independence?

A total absence of government

What are the three agencies that make up a government?

Loose alliance of independent states for some common purpose.

Support lower taxes and a smaller government

Which philosopher believed in an absolute monarchy as the best form of government

In which form of government are the legislative & executive branches co-equal and independent

Which of the following expressions of the balance between freedom and anarchy?

An adjustment of opposing principles of systems by modifying some aspect of each.