What is the basic independent unit of world politics?
(1 point)
• city
• province
• nation
• organization
nation
people who live together under a sovereign government
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
volunteering
religious freedom
The rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights include:
- Free speech
- Trial by jury
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
Which of the following groups is an example of the basic unit you selected in the previous question?
(1 point)
• people who share a common language
• people who choose to live near each other
• people who share the same political values
• people who live together under a sovereign government
Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
• It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
• It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
• It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
• It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
(1 point)
• unitary presidency
• socialist oligarchy
• parliamentary system
• constitutional monarchy
Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
(1 point)
• working
© volunteering
• taking classes
• meeting with friends
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
(1 point)
• free speech
• self-reliance
• religious freedom
• limited government
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
• The British government is bound by the rule of law.
• The British federal government has power over the states.
• The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
• The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• voting
I free speech
• trial by jury
• running for office
I freedom of contract
• pursuit of happiness
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
• It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
C
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.