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1. What is the form of government of the United States? - - Republic - Constitution-based federal republic - Representative democracy 2. What is the supreme law of the land?* - (U.S.) Constitution 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. - - Forms the government - Defines powers of government - Defines the parts of government - Protects the rights of the people 4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean? - - Self-government ...

CGFM EXAM 1 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Federalism - correct answer Power is distributed among different levels of government, no one level has complete authority Sovereignty - correct answer National government cant be sued by states or citizens without its permission Popular Sovereignty - correct answer Citizens hold ultimate authority through the ballot; even a sovereign government is accountable to citizens Primary Purpose of Government - correct answer Provide services to i...

state - self-governing political entity with sovereignty and characteristics that include territrory, population, organization and recognition. Universally, it is the highest political organization. Failed State - A state characterized by social, political, and economic failure. Common Characteristics of a Failed State - a central government too weak or ineffective to control its territory, non-provision of public services, widespread corruption and criminality, refugees and involuntary mov...

PSC 101 Exam 1 Quizzes (Ch 1-6) Latest Update Graded A+ What does an anarchist believe? a. that direct democracy better upholds the benchmark of popular sovereignty than representative democracy b. that government should provide only for the basic needs of people, such as law and order c. that democracy is the most just form of government d. that government is not necessary for people to live in harmony d. that government is not necessary for people to live in harmony _________ is...

CGFM TEST 1 EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Compare and contrast the concepts of "government sovereignty" and "popular sovereignty" - correct answer Gov sov means the national gov can't be sued by states or citizens without its permission. Pop sov means citizens hold ultimate authority through the ballot and is accountable to citizens. What is the implication of the "reserved clause" in the 10th ammendment? - correct answer Powers not delegated to the nat gov, nor prohibited to ...

Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Exam Prep with All Amendments| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? Answer: Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness Q: For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? Answer: To encourage the colonists to demand independence from Great Britain Q: Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid o...

ABCTE Elementary Education Exam 206 Questions with Verified Answers Magna Carta - CORRECT ANSWER (1215) a charter of liberties (freedoms) that King John "Lackland" of Englad was forced to sign; it made the king obey the same laws as the citizens of his kingdom 13th Ammendment - CORRECT ANSWER officially abolished slavery, prohibits involuntary servitude. Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER 1st Constitution of the U.S. (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, n...

Federalism CORRECT ANSWER Power is distributed among different levels of government, no one level has complete authority Sovereignty CORRECT ANSWER National government cant be sued by states or citizens without its permission Popular Sovereignty CORRECT ANSWER Citizens hold ultimate authority through the ballot; even a sovereign government is accountable to citizens Primary Purpose of Government CORRECT ANSWER Provide services to its citizens 10th Amendment CORRECT ANSWER Aka - reser...

AP Gov AP Test Review Questions And Answers U.S POLITICS Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. - ANSWER-In DOI - equality, consent of the governed, the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and the right of people to alter or abolish the government natural rights - ANSWER-The rights of all people to dignity and worth; also called human rights popular sovereignty - ANSWER-A belief that ultimate powe...

Declaration of Independence CORRECT ANSWER Letter written to formally declare the 13 colonies independent from Britain Provides justification for the break from Great Britain Is a declaration of natural rights - Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life, liberty, and property (John Locke) Establishes a foundation for popular sovereignty - "consent of the governed" government's source of authority is the people List of grievances against King George ...