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Government
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Made up of the formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people.
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Name 2 characteristics of a state
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Population and soverignty
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Name a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
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No balance of powers between states and central gov't.
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What is the meaning of the supremacy clause?
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If there is a conflict b/w the state and federal governments, the federal law takes precedence over the judgement as long as it is constitutional.
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Federalism
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Power is divided among the central government and the state and local governments
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How long is a term in the Senate? House?
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6, 2; respectively
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Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau all had theories about the social contract. Briefly compare their points of view.
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Hobbes: People pledge allegiance to a government and, in exchange, the government ensures the people peace and security.Locke: People are governed by natural lawRousseau: People could regain freedom by establishing government based on a social contract and responsive to the people.
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Explain the difference b/w direct democracy and republc.
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Democracy has people as main source of direct authority as they vote directly on everything.republic has people elect reps
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What is Eminent Domain? What constitutes abuse of Eminent Domain?
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The thought that the gov't. has the power to take over property if it benefits the public good.abuse= when the development doesn't benefit the public good (i.e. making a house a restaurant or hotel instead of a road or bridge)
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List 2 characteristics each of a presidential government and parliamentary government.
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Presidential: elected by people and in charge of exec. branchParliamentary: elected by legislature and directly accountable for gov't.
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Partisan politics
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Only always side with YOUR party regardless of issue
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What are the ideals of the American democracy?
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Liberty, equality, self-government
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Rule of law
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U.S. government and its officials are subject to recognized and enforced limits on their powers, which are spelled out in the Constitution
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How did the Founders characterize higher law?
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-it sets forth the basic rights of citizens-est. responsibility of gov't. to protect those rights-est. limitations on how those in gov't. may use their power w/ regard to citizens' rights and responsibilities, distribution of resources, and control or management of conflict-can be changed only w/ consent of citizens and according to est. procedures
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Why did the Founders fear gov't. might abuse power?
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Knowledge of history under British rule
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