an alliance of independent states.

The use of violence to achieve a political goal.

Body of basic laws setting out the principles of government.

governing body of a state who make laws and set policies.

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1
A type of democracy where citizens elect leader to represent them in government:
Representative Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Fun Democracy
Direct Democracy
2
Federal government divides power between a central government and other local government.
False
True
3
What is 5?
Vermont
Kansas
Idaho
West Virginia
4
Which is NOT a characteristic of a state?
Territory
Population
Communism
Sovereignty
5
Which is NOT a basic concept of democracy?
Individual freedom
Geographic distribution
Majority rule and minority rights
Compromise
6
How is government classified?
The relationship between legislative and executive branches
All the above
Who can participate in the governing process
Geographic distribution of government power within the state
7
Which theory means that God created the state and gave those of royal birth the right to rule?
Social Contrast Theory
Divine Right Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Force Theory
8
What is 1?
Washington
Nevada
Maryland
Arizona
9
Confederation is:
a committee of syndics
an alliance for combined action
a group of individuals combined to promote common interest
an alliance of independent states.
10
What is 22?
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
11
Which of the following islands, or groups, does NOT qualify as a state?
Australia
Cuba
Japan
Hawaii
12
State can be defined as a body of people living in a defined territory, organized politically..
False
True
13
A government can be both a monarchy and an anarchy at the same time.
True
False
14
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic powers.
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Cabinet
15
Church qualifies as a state.
False
True
16
What is terrorism?
The use of violence to achieve a political goal.
People who want change.
An event that changes things for the better.
Showing kindness to others.
17
What is NOT a duty of a citizen?
Serve on jury.
Pay taxes.
Hold elective office.
Obey the law.
18
What is number 3?
Texas
Maine
California
New York
19
A small group that rules a country after taking it over by force:
jinshu
jigsaw
junta
jenga
20
What is 36?
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa
Michigan
21
Which of the following IS a responsibility of a citizen?
Registering to vote.
Respecting the rights of others.
Serve as a witness when called for.
Attending School.
22
What is NOT a purpose of the American system of government?
To construct roads
To form a more perfect union
To promote the general welfare
To insure domestic tranquility
23
The constitution is:
foreign and domestic policies.
A document that makes laws.
Body of basic laws setting out the principles of government.
An old piece of paper.
24
You are a citizen if:
You were born in the US.
Through naturalization.
Younger than 18 when your parents were legalized.
All the above.
25
What is government?
Congress.
the executive branch
governing body of a state who make laws and set policies.
a group of people that has power.

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