What is the basic independent unit of world politics?
O country
O province
O nation
O organization
The basic independent unit of world politics is a nation.
Which of the following groups is an example of the basic unit you selected in the previous question?
O people who share a common language
O people who choose to live near each other
O people who share the same political values
O people who live together under a sovereign government
The group that is an example of the basic unit of a nation is 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)
O It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
O It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
O It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
O It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
The sentence that best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs is: "It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects."
Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
(1 point)
O unitary presidency
O socialist oligarchy
O parliamentary system
O constitutional monarchy
The government that has unlimited power is a unitary presidency.
Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
(1 point)
O working
O volunteering
O taking classes
O meeting with friends
Volunteering is an example of civic, rather than private, life.
The legitimate powers of government extend to
such acts only as are injurious to others. But it
does me no injury for my neighbor 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)
O free speech
O self-reliance
O religious freedom
O limited government
The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is religious freedom.
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
O The British government is bound by the rule of law.
O The British federal government has power over the states.
O The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
O The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
A major difference between the British and U.S. governments is that the British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
Which of the following rights are
guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select two
(1 point)
O voting
O free speech
O trial by jury
O running for office
O freedom of contract
O pursuit of happiness
The two rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are free speech and trial by jury.
What is the disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
O It places too much power in the judicial branch.
O It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
O It can force the president to obey a law that the president reels Is unjust.
O It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.