Lesson 1-1

Which of these is a sign that a state with a constitution is really an authoritarian state

Multiple parties take part in every election but only one party ever wins

Governments often provide services that are designed to increase public safety

true

Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not In democracy

unelected head of state

establishes the basic structure of government and rights of the people serves as the supreme law for a country

constitution

A nation may wage war with another nation to protect its own national security

true

Which of these statements is based on John Locke's definition of the social contract?

A Government operates with the goal of promoting human rights

How is the economy likely to be affected if a democracy becomes an oligarchy

Upper classes in power are likely to become richer at the expense of others

Since the writing and approval of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 citizen movements have arisen to change the document. Changes to the Constitution take place through which of these

amendment

Functions that allow different branches of government to limit the power of other branches

checks and balances

Union of sovereign states with a weak central power abandoned by the U.S. kin favor of federal system with strong central power

confederacy

A state is a country that has a simpter type of government

false

According to Abraham Lincoln, government must serve the individual but not the community

false

Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force

false

An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government

force theory

An army takes over a government establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government

force theory

A nation can became state when it has which of these?

organized government

Which of the following activities in the United States would most likely be paid for by a state government instead of a national government

inspection of agricultural products

Which of the following activities in the United States would most likely be paid for by a state government instead of a national government?

inspection of agricultural products.

A nation can become a state when it has which of these

organized government

Which principle of democracy establishes freedom of speech

bill of rights

A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following

Freely creates and enforce laws

organized around common interest and goals to compete with each other during elections

political parties

consistent enforcement of laws; allows anyone who breaks the law to be held accountable

rule of law