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States are founded by God or the gods, and the ruler has absolute power from the deity.
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Force Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
Evolution Theory
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States form gradually over time, growing from family and extended kinship groups
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Divine Right Theory
Evolution Theory
Social Contract Theory
Force Theory
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States are founded by God or the gods, and the ruler has absolute power from the deity.
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States form gradually over time, growing from family and extended kinship groups
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Government contains 3 components. Which one is NOT one of the components
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What is the definition of the term state?
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Which function of government is concerned with building highways and establishing national parks?
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Which two theories of government had the greatest influence on early American politics leaders?
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This government where the power is concentrated in the central government. Regional governments carry out decisions made by the central government
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National, state, and regional governments share power. All levels have the power to make their own laws, elect officials and create agencies.
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Who holds power in a totalitarian regime?
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Which of the following statement describes a representative government?
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A country decides to establish a new government in which power is centralize in a single national government and regional governments carry out the decisions of the central government. What system does this new government illustrate?
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One difference between the presidential system and the parliamentary system is
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Which of the following is an advantage of a presidential system of government?
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The legislative and executive branches are often united in purpose. Prime minister directly accountable to legislatures. Easier to pass legislation. Leader is selected by the legislative brand of government. This is an example of a
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There ideals of the American democracy do NOT include
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Which statement defines equality
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Why did the Framers take measures to protect minority rights?
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The principle of American democracy which states that government is subject to recognized and enforced limits is called
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How does the free enterprise system of the United States protect individual economic freedoms?
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Which of the following is an example of limited government
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Which of the following forms of government has elected representatives that make decisions on behalf of the people
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Which principle of American democracy holds government officials accountable to the law
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An implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of government and the protection of rights
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A government kept limited by law, a political system in which the power is elected by people.
