
American Government Midterm Exam
Quiz by Jacob Sanders
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Briefly describe the four theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state.
What three questions can be used to classify governments?
Name and briefly describe the three forms of government that can result depending on how government power is distributed.
What are four basic concepts of democracy?
Identify and describe the three types of government in the English Colonies.
What were the Articles of Confederation? Identify at least 3 weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When and Where? What rights are outlined in the document?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the federal system?
According to the Constitution... What are the National Government's obligations to the States?
How can the Supreme Court check the legislative branch? How can the President check the legislative branch?