chpt 1&2 Flashcards
when referring to the duties of a citizen, a duty is defined as
A task or action that a person is required to perform
which of the following is the main political unit in the world
State
which are the four characteristics of a state
population, territory, sovereignty, government
The theory of the state evolves from early family units is the
Evolution theory
in the development of American democracy, which of the following has been the most significant
social contract theory
which of the following is necessary as a characteristic of a state
territory, population, sovereignty (all of the above)
The theory that a state has government because of God’s will and that God has chosen the leader is known as
divine right theory
in a democracy, with whom does the supreme authority reside
with the people
which of the following is an example of a duty of citizenship
paying taxes
John Locke, and his second treaties of government, argues that if the people are dissatisfied with their government, they have the right to what action
they have the right to revolution
it was difficult to pass laws under the articles of Confederation because
passage required the votes of 9 to 13 States
the event that sent the delegates to Philadelphia to revise the articles of Confederation was
shays rebellion
why did congress need money after the revolutionary war
to pay its war debts
what power did the national government have under the articles of the confederation
it could make war and agree to treaties with other nations
ratification of the new constitution required approval of _______ of the states
all
