What is the belief that a higher law, superior to any human-made law, exists?(1 point)
Responses
natural law
natural law
statutory law
statutory law
constitutional law
constitutional law
common law
common law
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natural law
a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Mayflower Compact
prohibiting bartering
confederal
According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?(1 point)
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a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority]
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority ]
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Which statement best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government?(1 point)
Responses
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Federalism is the best form of government.
British judges should hold judicial power.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
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Which colonial document was the first in which the signers gave their consent to be governed according to the decisions made by their leaders?(1 point)
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?(1 point)
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operating a lottery
operating a lottery
prohibiting bartering
prohibiting bartering
taxing education
taxing education
issuing paper money
issuing paper money
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What do an autocratic government and an absolute monarchy have in common?(1 point)
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A legislature
A legislature
One ruler
One ruler
One court system
One court system
A written constitution
A written constitution
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One ruler
In which government system is the state given the least power?(1 point)
Responses
parliamentary
parliamentary
unitary
unitary
confederal
confederal
federal
federal
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Compare and contrast dictatorship and monarchy. Give one similarity and one difference.(2 points)
Similarity: Both dictatorship and monarchy involve a concentration of power in the hands of a single individual. In both systems, decision-making and governance are largely controlled by one person.
Difference: The main difference between dictatorship and monarchy lies in how rulers come to power. In a dictatorship, the ruler typically seizes power through force or manipulation, often without the consent or input of the people. In contrast, a monarchy is based on hereditary succession, where the position of ruler is passed down within a royal family from one generation to the next.
Compare and contrast dictatorship and monarchy. Give one similarity and one difference.
Write it like a 12 yr old short answers
Similarity: Both dictatorship and monarchy are forms of government where one person has a lot of power. They can make all the big decisions and control the country.
Difference: The way they get their power is different. In a dictatorship, the leader takes control by force or tricks, and they don't usually care about what the people want. In a monarchy, the power is usually passed down through the family, so the ruler is a king or queen because of their bloodline.
Compare and contrast direct democracy and representative democracy. Give one similarity and one difference.(2 points)
Answer short and simple
Similarity: Both direct democracy and representative democracy involve the participation of citizens in the decision-making process of government.
Difference: In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate and make decisions on laws and policies through voting in public forums. In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf and represent their interests in the government.
How did the Intolerable Acts—meant to punish Massachusetts for defying Great Britain—show that the British government did not respect the rights of the colonists to rule themselves?
(1 point)
Responses
They began forcing American colonists to drink tea instead of coffee.
They began forcing American colonists to drink tea instead of coffee.
They prevented American colonists from publishing newspapers or printing money.
They prevented American colonists from publishing newspapers or printing money.
They replaced a civilian government with a military dictatorship.
They replaced a civilian government with a military dictatorship.
They forced all colonists to attend town meetings.
They forced all colonists to attend town meetings.
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