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