A piece of coastal land, and the surrounding fishing areas, has been occupied by a fishing society for centuries. This society does not have a government, or acknowledge that any larger government rules over them.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country?
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Responses
yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area
no, because it does not have an organized government
Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
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Responses
to give states rights within the nation
to give states rights within the nation
to give individuals rights within their states
to give individuals rights within their states
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to limit the powers of the existing federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?
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Responses
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.