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Ch. 1 Foundations of Government Lesson 2: Types of Government
Ch. 1 Foundations of Government Lesson 2: Types of Government
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The United States Constitution is notable in that it is
the longest written constitution in the world.
the oldest written constitution in the world.
the most restrictive constitution in the world.
the least restrictive constitution in the world.
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Because democratic governments represent their citizens, a core principle of democracy is
individual rights.
the celebration of traditional culture.
a strong national military.
a common spoken language.
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Why is a constitution an incomplete guide for a country to follow?
Not every citizen is required to obey the constitution.
Cannot describe every law necessary for a country to exist.
It must be renewed every year.
Constitutions can only be a certain length.
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Governments can be classified as falling on a spectrum between "authoritarian" and...
oligarchic
monarchical
fascist
democratic
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A constitutional government is a "limited" government because
its people do not like government.
its powers are clearly laid out by the document.
the monarch has final authority in all matters.
its leaders must ask for permission to govern every year.
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The rule of law guarantees that
laws will be passed every four years.
laws apply only to citizens who vote.
lawyers will protect you if you break the law.
everyone is treated equally under the law.
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Which of the following is a purpose of a constitution?
to explain why the country is better than all others
to state what freedoms citizens have
to set out the basic structure of a government
to describe economic activities allowed by law
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Democratic government gains its strength from
a strong national military.
a constitution that gives it ultimate power.
the consent and trust of the people.
the support of business owners.
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Describe a citizen's economic and social life under an authoritarian government.
Few details of their life are controlled by the government.
Life is highly controlled by the government.
The citizen is free to live however he or she pleases.
Empowered by a constitution that protects individual rights.
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In a democracy, all people are treated equally because
elected officials insist upon it.
everyone is protected by the law.
this principle is taught in the Bible.
that is the tradition of Western culture
