Which describes a unitary system?
(1 point)
Responses
The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.
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Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.
Which situation is typical of a limited government?
(1 point)
Responses
A small group of wealthy elites control the political process.
A small group of wealthy elites control the political process.
Every government action is supported by a majority of voters.
Every government action is supported by a majority of voters.
The government allows direct elections of all government members.
The government allows direct elections of all government members.
The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.
The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.
Which are true of majorities and pluralities? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
What is the purpose of the separation of powers?
(1 point)
Responses
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
Asha lives in a nation that has a legislature and a prime minister. Citizens in her country vote in elections to elect their legislative representatives. Then parliament appoints the prime minister.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Does Asha's nation have a limited or an unlimited government?
(1 point)
Responses
limited, because not everyone serves in parliament
limited, because not everyone serves in parliament
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote
unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
What are some of the ways citizens of the United States rely on their government? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
for military protection
for military protection
for free healthcare
for free healthcare
for private education
for private education
to ensure products are made safely
to ensure products are made safely
to maintain safe highways
to maintain safe highways
to provide jobs