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Which is NOT a characteristic of a Classical Republic?
Led by a dictator
Voting
small communities
Discouraged Factions (interest Groups)
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King Leonidas and his Sparta military ruled through this form of government.
Oligarchy
Democracy
Timocracy
Theocracy
3
Civic duty is a / an ....
right to own property
a legal requirement of all citizens to perform a task.
idea that people are not bound by law or principle to help their country.
governor's power over the people
4
An agreement between people and government. If rights are not protected the people may overthrow government.
Social Contract
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Limited Government
5
A civic responsibility is ..
something by law you must do as a citizen.
something you should do to help your country but are not required to do.
a task all citizens under the age of 18 must do before they can vote.
a requirement of a government leader to attend all public functions.
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Which concept below best describes this graphic image?
separation of powers
equality
republic
habeas corpus
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A government in which the single leader is NOT limited in his power.
Republic
Totalitarian Dictator
Oligarchy
Democracy
8
sparta was an oligarchy
False
True
9
Which statement best describes Due Process of Law
The right to remain silent
A right to an attorney
All of the answers
A jury was selected for the trial.
10
The Enlightenment was also known as the age of reason.
False
True
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When there is no government it can be referred to as a ...
Democracy
State of Nature
Social Contract
Dictatorship
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What is an Oligarchy?
A government in which power is held by the people
government in which absolute ruling power is held by an unlawful king
A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people
a government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person
13
Which King was forced to sign the Magna CArta?
King James
King WIlliam
King John
King Jerry
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The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights did what?
Abolish the government’s role in levying taxes
Support the theory of the divine right of kings
Extend the voting privileges of commoners
Limit the power of the monarchy
15
Popular Soveriegnty is ..
a belief that government must be led by the wealthy.
a belief that government power comes from God.
a belief that kings are the source of popular power.
A belief that people are the source of power.
16
The Magna Carta isan important document in history because...
It determined the boundaries of Egypt.
It placed limits on the King's power.
It created an absolute monarchy.
it gave voting rights to all English citizens.
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When a government is restricted in it's ability to govern people it is said to be a limited government.
True
False
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What is the rule of law?
Independence of the people
Voting
Majority rules
All citizens are bound to the law
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Which of the following parts of the Magna Carta can be found in the US Bill of Rights?
Petition of law
Pinkerton Rights
Locke's Law
rule of law
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Rule of Law is about accountability
True
False
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What is the rule of law?
Voting
All citizens are bound to the law
Majority rules
Independence of the people
22
Why was the English bill of rights important?
It guaranteed the rights of English citizens
9+10=21
Got rid of taxes
It made it so The king doesn't have all the power
23
An Absolute Monarchy is a system of government in which the leader (king, queen) becomes leader by a majority of votes.
True
False
24
One purpose of government is to provide opportunities, protection from fire and crime. This purpose is referred to
providing public services
preserving culture
common defense
resolving conflict
25
A country with a king that has limited powers has
a constitutional monarchy
natural democracy
an absolute monarch
direct democracy
26
Freedoms are Liberties
False
True
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This is rule by a religious authority.
Timocracy
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Democracy
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It refers to that which cannot be taken away from a citizen. For example, life, liberty,, and property.
Limited Rights of Anarchy
Inalienable Rights
Partioned Rights
Divine Rights
29
Social Contract
Greek historian
An agreement between the people and their government
30
Voting is a civic duty
False
True
31
The government responsibility to sort out arguments between people and countries.
Resolving Dispute
Provide Public Defense
Civic Duty
Common Defense
32
Force theory asserts the belief that government started from family rules and evolved to tribial and township rules.
True
False
33
General Will is the widespread desire of the people.
True
False
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Why was Habeas corpus an important?
Habeas corpus was the center of meetings.
Habeas corpus gave the people an option to pay taxes.
Habeas corpus gave the poor food and money.
Habeas corpus stopped unlawful imprisonment.
35
North Korea has an oligarchy government
True
False
36
Which of the following best describes Natural Rights?
rights you pay your government to limit
privileges granted by a religious body
freedoms that earned when you turn 25 years of age
rights that cannot be taken away
37
One purpose of government is to establish holidays and protect American arts, crafts, foods, and out way of life.
Preserving Goals
Preserving Life
Preserving Culture
Preserving Hobbes
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What form of government did Thomas Hobbes support?
A Direct Democracy
A Republic
A Monarchy
A Democracy
39
What was the Glorious Revolution
The creation of the Bill of Rights
The revision of the Magna Carta
The creation of the English parliment
The overthrow of King James
40
What did Thomas Hobbes think of people?
He thought they were cruel, greedy, and selfish
He thought they were really intelligent
He thought they could make their own decisions
He thought they were great and they all deserved life.
41
According to John Locke the purpose of government it to?
Protect life, liberty, and property
Create a national military
Build roads and schools
Tax the people
42
Another purpose of government is to have a long term vision of what IT wishes to accomplish. This purpose is ..
Popular Kingship
Preserving Culture
Setting Goals
Common Defense
43
A political belief that the leader only answers to God and has been given the power to lead by God.
Limited Divinity
Social Contract
Divine Right of Dictators
Divine Right of Kings
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What is the consent of the governed?
Citizens give their permission to be governed
The minority should have equal rights
Laws are enforced
No one is above the law
