Unit 1: Foundations of American Government

Question 1

People need someone to rule over them (absolute ruler). Social Contract Theory.

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Thomas Hobbes

Question 2

Ruler receives his power from the people. Ruler abuses his power = loss of popular sovereignty

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Rousseau

Question 3

Government power is divided between a strong central gov't and smaller state gov'ts

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Federal System/Federalism

Question 4

Freedom of Religion. Religion should be separate from government.

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Voltaire

Question 5

The people of a country elect individuals to government to represent their interests

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Republic

Question 6

One ruler- rules by force, silences all political opponents, uses propoganda to control people

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Dictatorship

Question 7

No private ownership, government controls all aspects of the economy.

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Communism

Question 8

Staying updated on current events

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Responsibility

Question 9

Political power is primarily vested in regional governments.

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Confederal

Question 10

Private ownership allowed, government controls the most important aspects of the economy.

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Socialism

Question 11

Voting

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Right, Responsibilty

Question 12

Governmental power should be divided into branches

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Montesquieu

Question 13

Humans have natural rights: Life, Liberty and Property.

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John Locke

Question 14

A country where everyone participates in government and votes on every issue

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Direct Democracy

Question 15

Registering for the selective Service

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Duty

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