Part A: What is the basic independent unit of world politics?
a. country
b. province
c. nation ***
d. organization
Part B: Which of the following groups is an example of the basic unit you selected in the previous question?
a. people who share a common language
b. people who choose to live near each other
c. people who share the same political values
d. people who live together under a sovereign government ***
2. Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
a. It ensures that everyone follows treaties
b. It maintains good relations and keeps discussions open
c. It mediates conflicts and supports international projects ***
d. It provides a common defence against large aggressive nations
3. Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
a. unitary presidency
b. socialist oligarchy ***
c. parliamentary system
d. constitutional monarchy
4. Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
a. working
b. volunteering ***
c. taking classes
d. meeting with friends
5. Which of the following Americans values was expressed by Lincoln in this excerpt?
"Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God, and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces, but let us judge not that we be not judged."
a. free speech
b. self-reliance ***
c. religious freedom
d. limited government
6. How is the government of Britain unlike that of the United States?
a. The British government is bound by the rule of law
b. The British federal government has power over the states
c. The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature ***
d. The British constitution includes a list of individual rights
7. Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select TWO.
a. voting
b. free speech ***
c. trial by jury ***
d. running for office
8. What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
a. It places too much power in the judicial branch.
b. It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes. ***
c. It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
d. It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
5 is actually
C. Religious Freedom
Thanks, Ms. Sue. Got 8/8!
Nope none of the questions are correct. Thanks I went on here to check my answers and now I failed
I can confirm that all but 5 are correct, T-Rex was right.
To answer these questions:
1. Part A: The basic independent unit of world politics is a nation (c). To arrive at this answer, you need to understand the different options and the concept of world politics. A country (a) refers to a geographic area with its own government and borders, while a province (b) is a smaller subdivision within a country. An organization (d) is not a unit of world politics but can be influential. On the other hand, a nation represents a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and often, a political structure.
Part B: An example of the basic unit of a nation would be people who live together under a sovereign government (d). To answer this question, you need to understand what is meant by the basic unit chosen in the previous question and analyze the given options. Options a, b, and c refer to groups of people with shared characteristics like language, geographical proximity, or political values, which may not necessarily represent a sovereign nation.
2. The United Nations (UN) mediates conflicts and supports international projects (c). To answer this question, you need to understand the role of the United Nations and be familiar with its primary functions. The UN does not ensure treaty compliance (a), provide a common defense (d), or maintain relations and open discussions (b) as its primary role.
3. A socialist oligarchy (b) has unlimited power. To answer this question, you need to understand the different types of governments and their power structures. A unitary presidency (a), a parliamentary system (c), and a constitutional monarchy (d) all have limitations on power.
4. Volunteering (b) is an example of civic, rather than private, life. To answer this question, you should understand the distinction between civic life (associated with public and community-oriented activities) and private life (associated with personal or individual activities).
5. The American value expressed by Lincoln in the excerpt is self-reliance (b). To answer this question, you need to comprehend the excerpt and identify the value that Lincoln is emphasizing. Lincoln criticizes the reliance on the sweat of others' faces and suggests that individuals should not depend on exploiting others' labor, thereby emphasizing self-reliance.
6. The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature (c), unlike in the United States. To answer this question, you should be familiar with the differences in government structures between Britain and the United States. The British government having a leader chosen by the legislature is a key distinction.
7. The rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are free speech (b) and trial by jury (c). To answer this question, you need to know what rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. Voting (a) and running for office (d) are not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights.
8. A disadvantage of the checks and balances system is that it can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes (b). To answer this question, you need to understand the purpose and potential drawbacks of the checks and balances system. The other options do not accurately reflect the disadvantage mentioned.