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A political community that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government with the power to make and enforce laws without approval from any higher authority.

A

state

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Any sizable group of people who are united by common bonds of race, language, custom, tradition, and sometimes religion.

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nation

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A country in which the territory of both the nation and the state coincide.

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nation-state

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The state has supreme and absolute authority within its boundaries.

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sovereignty

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The institution through which the state maintains social order, provides public services, and enforces decisions that are binding on all people living within the state.

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government

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6
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A plan that provides the rules for government.

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constitution

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A government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the powers of those who govern.

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constitutional government

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A statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government.

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preamble

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9
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Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.

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constitutional law

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The effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government.

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politics

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What is the oldest, active written constitution in the world?

a) French Constitution
b) Declaration of Independence
c) American Constitution
d) Russian Constitution

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c) American Constitution

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of capitalism?

a) private ownership
b) monopolies
c) free enterprise
d) possibility of profits

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b) monopolies

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13
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The power and authority to rule are in the hands of one individual.

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autocracy

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A leader controls all aspects of social and economic life.

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totalitarian dictatorship

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A king, queen, or emperor has control of the government.

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monarachy

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A monarch with complete control of the government.

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absolute monarchy

17
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A monarch that shares power with an elected legislature.

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constitutional monarchy

18
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A system of government in which a small group holds power.

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oligarchy

19
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Any system of government in which rule is by the people.

A

democracy

20
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The people govern themselves by voting on issues individually as citizens.

A

direct democracy

21
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The people elect representatives and give them the responsibility and power to make laws and conduct government.

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indirect democracy

22
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A government in which voters hold sovereign power; elected representatives, responsible to the people, exercise power.

A

republic

23
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An economic system providing free choice and individual incentive for workers, investors, consumers, and business enterprises

a) communism
b) capitalism
c) socialism

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b) capitalism

24
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An economic system in which the government owns the basic means of production, distributes the products and wages, and provides social services such as health care and welfare.

a) communism
b) capitalism
c) socialism

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c) socialism

25
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An economic system in which the central government directs all major economic decisions.

a) communism
b) capitalism
c) socialism

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a) communism

26
Q

Which one of the following is not a border of the state of Mississippi?

a) Louisiana
b) Alabama
c) Mexico
d) Arkansas

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c) Mexico

27
Q

Who was one of the first students of government?

a) John Locke
b) Karl Marx
c) Aristotle
d) George Washington

A

c) Aristotle

28
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What is considered to be the “law of the land?”

a) Articles of Confederation
b) Supreme Court
c) Constitution
d) President

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c) Constitution

29
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What year was the US Constitution drawn up?

a) 1914
b) 1492
c) 1787
d) 2012

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c) 1787

30
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What is the introduction to the constitution called?

a) Introduction
b) Preamble
c) Articles of Confederation

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b) preamble

31
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The term state has a different meaning for Americans than the rest of the world.

T or F

A

F

32
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A federal system of government divides the power of government between the national, state, and local governments.

T or F

A

T

33
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The main body of a constitution is usually divided into articles and sections.

T or F

A

T

34
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The U.S. Constitution has 21 articles and 7 sections.

T or F

A

F

35
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Every democracy is a republic.

T or F

A

F

36
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Today, Britain is an example of an absolute monarchy.

T or F

A

F

37
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Resources are always limited, there are never enough resources to meet everyone’s needs.

T or F

A

F

38
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The idea that people can work for economic gain is one of the foundations of capitalism.

A

T

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