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Mr. Young
1 st and 6 th Period Government

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This is NOT a feature of all the states in today's world.
a. population b. democracy c.
d.
territory government

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This is NOT a feature of all the states in today's world.
a. population c.
territory b. democracy d.
government

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This system of government gives all key powers to the national government (such as communist nations).
a. federal c.
confederacy b. anarchy d.
unitary

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This system of government gives all key powers to the national government (such as communist nations).
a. federal c.
confederacy b. anarchy d. unitary

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A loose union of independent states is a
(think of South during Civil War) a. federal system.
b. constitutional government.
c. confederacy.
d. unitary system.

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A loose union of independent states is a
(think of South during Civil War) a. federal system.
b. constitutional government.
c. confederacy.
d. unitary system.

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The effort to control or influence the conduct of government is called a. politics.
c.laissez-faire.
b. constitutional law. d.free market.

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The effort to control or influence the conduct of government is called a. politics.
c.laissez-faire.
b. constitutional law. d.free market.

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Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called a. an autocracy.
b. a democracy.
c.a monarchy.
d.an oligarchy.

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Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called
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 a. an autocracy.
b. a democracy.
c.a monarchy.
d.an oligarchy.

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The form of democracy we have in this country is called a. direct democracy.
b. socialistic democracy.
c. communist democracy.
d. representative democracy.

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The form of democracy we have in this country is called a. direct democracy.
b. socialistic democracy.
c. communist democracy.
d. representative democracy.

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Communist countries will usually have this type of economy.
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 a. command economy.
b. free enterprise economy.
c. capitalist economy.
d. laissez-faire economy.

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Communist countries will usually have this type of economy.
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 a. command economy.
b. free enterprise economy.
c. capitalist economy.
d. laissez-faire economy.

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This system of government divides the power between the state and national governments (also a major principle of the Constitution).
a. socialist c.
communist b. unitary d.
federal

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This system of government divides the power between the state and national governments (also a major prinicple of the Constitution).
a. socialist c.
communist b. unitary d.
federal

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A plan that provides the rules for government is called a
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 a. constitution.
c.
preamble.
b. consensus.
d.
political party.

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A plan that provides the rules for government is called a
a. constitution. c.
preamble.
b. consensus.
d.
political party.

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Any system of government in which a small group holds power is called
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 a. a democracy. c.
a monarchy.
b. an oligarchy.
d.
an autocracy.

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Any system of government in which a small group holds power is called
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 a. a democracy. c.
a monarchy.
b. an oligarchy. d.
an autocracy.

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The Republicans and Democrats have developed in this country as the major
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 a. capitalists.
b. types of government.
c. proletariat. d. political parties.

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The Republicans and Democrats have developed in this country as the major
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 a. capitalists.
b. types of government.
c. proletariat. d. political parties.

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The economic system in which freedom of choice is emphasized, a philosophy Adam
Smith helped to write, is
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 a. capitalism.
c.
socialism.
b. command economy. d.
communism.

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The economic system in which freedom of choice is emphasized, a philosophy Adam
Smith helped to write, is
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 a. capitalism.
c.socialism.
b. command economy. d.communism.

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“We, the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence [defense], promote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our
Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United
States of America.”
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The goals and purposes of the government are expressed in the passage, which is known as the a.
Preamble to the Constitution.
b.
Miranda warning.
c.Bill of Rights.
d.Two Treatises of Government.

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“We, the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence [defense], promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.”
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The goals and purposes of the government are expressed in the passage, which is known as the a.
Preamble to the Constitution.
c.Bill of Rights.
b.
Miranda warning.
d.Two Treatises of Government.

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Signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, this colonial plan for self-rule is called a. the Magna Carta.
b. the Bill of Rights.
c. the Petition of Rights.
d. the Mayflower Compact.

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Signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, this colonial plan for self-rule is called a. the Magna Carta.
b. the Bill of Rights.
c. the Petition of Rights.
d. the Mayflower Compact.

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Many Americans wanted a strong national government after _______________, lead by a Massachusettes farmer which lead to the closing of the Massachusettes state supreme court.
a. the economic depression.
b. the Annapolis Convention.
c. the Northwest Ordinance.
d. Shays's Rebellion.

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Many Americans wanted a strong national government after _______________, lead by a Massachusettes farmer which lead to the closing of the Massachusettes state supreme court.
a. the economic depression.
b. the Annapolis Convention.
c. the Northwest Ordinance.
d. Shays's Rebellion.

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The Articles of Confederation went into effect in 1781 after all thirteen states
__________, or approved them.
a. ceded c.
inspected b. ratified d.
legalized

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The Articles of Confederation went into effect in 1781 after all thirteen states
__________, or approved them.
a. ceded c.
inspected
b. ratified d.
legalized

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Trade among the states is known as
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 a. interstate commerce.
b. extralegal trade.
c. legislative trade.
d. anarchy.

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Trade among the states is known as
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 a. interstate commerce.
b. extralegal trade.
c. legislative trade.
d. anarchy.

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This man wrote the original draft of the
Declaration of Independence (he was also our third President).
a. Thomas Jefferson b. John Adams c. Benjamin Franklin d. Samuel Adams

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This man wrote the original draft of the
Declaration of Independence (he was also our third President).
a. Thomas Jefferson b. John Adams c. Benjamin Franklin d. Samuel Adams

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This man was known as the father of the
Constitution.
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 a. Thomas Jefferson c.John Adams b. George Washington d.James Madison

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This man was known as the father of the
Constitution.
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 a. Thomas Jefferson b. George Washington c. John Adams d. James Madison

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Federalist believe that this was not needed because each state already had one, however the Antifederalists believed this was needed or people may be taken advantage of by their government.
a. anarchy b. interstate commerce c. Bill of Rights d. strong national government

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Federalist believe that this was not needed because each state already had one, however the Antifederalists believed this was needed or people may be taken advantage of by their government.
a. anarchy b. interstate commerce c. Bill of Rights d. strong national government

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The Constitution is based on this concept, which means rule by the people.
a. expressed powers.
b. judicial activism.
c. popular sovereignty.
d. jurisdiction.

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The Constitution is based on this concept, which means rule by the people.
a. expressed powers.
b. judicial activism.
c. popular sovereignty.
d. jurisdiction.

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Article I of the Constitution created the voice of the people in the a. executive branch.
b. Supreme Court.
c. Senate.
d. House of Representative

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Article I of the Constitution created the voice of the people in the a. executive branch.
b. Supreme Court.
c. Senate.
d. House of Representative

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Thc court case of Marbury vs. Madison elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status because it gave the court the ability to have ____________________, which means they could declare whether laws were Constitutional or not.
a. enumerated powers b. judicial review c. Constitutional amendment d. elastic clause

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Thc court case of Marbury vs. Madison elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status because it gave the court the ability to have ____________________, which means they could declare whether laws were Constitutional or not.
a. enumerated powers b. judicial review c. Constitutional amendment d. elastic clause

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This action between the President and the head of a foreign government does NOT require congressional approval.
a. impeachment b. executive agreement c.prior restraint d.
poll tax

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This action between the President and the head of a foreign government does NOT require congressional approval.
a. impeachment c.prior restraint
b. executive agreement d.
poll tax

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The Framers provided this section of the
Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation. There are now 27 in effect today.
a. Bill of Rights b. Articles c.Preamble
d.Amendments

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The Framers provided this section of the
Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation. There are now 27 in effect today.
a. Bill of Rights b. Articles c.Preamble
d.Amendments

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To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers gave Congress
______________, which means directly stated in the Constitution. (They can be found in Article 1, Section 8, #1-18) a. expressed powers.
b. judicial reviews.
c. executive powers.
d. judicial restraint.

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To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers gave Congress
______________, which means directly stated in the Constitution. (They can be found in Article 1, Section 8, #1-18) a. expressed powers.
b. judicial reviews.
c. executive powers.
d. judicial restraint.

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Ratification of an amendment must come within this time limit.
a. six months b. the president's term c.seven years d.one year

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Ratification of an amendment must come within this time limit.
a. six months b. the president's term c.seven years d.one year

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The first 10 amendments of the
Constitution are collectively known as a. Bill of Rights.
b. Constitution.
c. Preamble.
d. enumerated Articles.

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The first 10 amendments of the
Constitution are collectively known as a. Bill of Rights.
b. Constitution.
c. Preamble.
d. enumerated Articles.

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This Amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
a. Fifth Amendment b. Fifteenth Amendment c. First Amendment d. Twenty-first Amendment

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This Amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
a. Fifth Amendment b. Fifteenth Amendment c. First Amendment d. Twenty-first Amendment

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A multiparty system often represents different opinions or ______________, basic beliefs about the government.
a. ideologies.
c.
theocracies.
b. voting privileges.
d.
precincts.

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A multiparty system often represents different opinions or ______________, basic beliefs about the government.
a. ideologies.
c.
theocracies.
b. voting privileges.
d.
precincts.

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When a third party only focuses on one major economic, social, or moral issue, it is known as a a. two-party government.
b. single-issue parties.
c. splinter parties d. ideological parties.

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When a third party only focuses on one major economic, social, or moral issue, it is known as a a. two-party government.
b. single-issue parties.
c. splinter parties d. ideological parties.

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Voting districts are called _____________ and make up the basic local unit with around 1000-1500 people.
a. wards.
c.
precincts.
b. caucuses. d.
proportional districts.

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Voting districts are called _____________ and make up the basic local unit with around 1000-1500 people.
a. wards.
c.
precincts.
b. caucuses. d.
proportional districts.

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Adjoining precincts will usually form a. proportional districts.
b. caucuses.
c. voting districts.
d. wards.

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Adjoining precincts will usually form a. proportional districts.
b. caucuses.
c. voting districts.
d. wards.

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Selected at the parties national convention and the main goal of the convention, candidates for president and vice president are called the party's a. ticket.
c.
platform.
b. plank.
d.
patrons.

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Selected at the parties national convention and the main goal of the convention, candidates for president and vice president are called the party's
a. ticket.
c.
platform.
b. plank.
d.
patrons.

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Authoritarian governments and theocracies are examples of a
__________________, when the party is essentially the government.
a. multiparty system.
b. two-party system c. one-party system.
d. third-party system.

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Authoritarian governments and theocracies are examples of a
__________________, when the party is essentially the government.
a. multiparty system.
b. two-party system
c. one-party system.
d. third-party system.

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In a multiparty system, political parties will usually have to combine forces to make a majority, forming this type of government.
a. a theocratic government b. a coalition government c. a two-party government d. an authoritarian government

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In a multiparty system, political parties will usually have to combine forces to make a majority, forming this type of government.
a. a theocratic government b. a coalition government c. a two-party government d. an authoritarian government

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In the United States, nearly all elected officials are selected by
__________________, which means no matter how many candidates run, only one will win.
a. caucuses.
b. political bosses.
c. precinct captains.
d. single-member districts.

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In the United States, nearly all elected officials are selected by
__________________, which means no matter how many candidates run, only one will win.
a. caucuses.
b. political bosses.
c. precinct captains.
d. single-member districts.

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In this type of election, only members of a political party can vote for the party they are registered with. Kentucky has this type of election.
a. open primary c.
closed primary b. nominating convention d.
petition

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In this type of election, only members of a political party can vote for the party they are registered with. Kentucky has this type of election.
a. open primary c. closed primary
 b. nominating convention d.
petition

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The Republican Elephant and the
Democratic Donkey were popularized by
________________, a political cartoonist who worked for the newspaper Harper’s
Weekly.
a. Gerraldine Ferraro b. Joe Biden c. John Rockefeller d. Thomas Nast

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The Republican Elephant and the
Democratic Donkey were popularized by
________________, a political cartoonist who worked for the newspaper Harper’s
Weekly.
a. Gerraldine Ferraro b. Joe Biden c. John Rockefeller d. Thomas Nast

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One of the essential features of a state, this term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries.
a. consensus c.
social contract b. sovereignty d.
democracy

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One of the essential features of a state, this term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries.
a. consensus c.
social contract
b. sovereignty d.
democracy

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This is 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.
a. sovereignty c.
politics b. republic d.
government

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This is 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.
a. sovereignty c.
politics b. republic d. government

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This theory of the origin of the state says that a god or gods have chosen certain people to rule, used a lot by monaraches in England.
a. divine right theory b. social contract theory c. ruler's right theory d. evolutionary theory

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This theory of the origin of the state says that a god or gods have chosen certain people to rule, used a lot by monaraches in England.
a. divine right theory b. social contract theory c. ruler's right theory d. evolutionary theory

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This terms defines the extent and limits of government power and rights of citizens and also involves interpretation and application of the constitution.
a. a federal system.
b. an unitary system.
c. politics.
d. constitutional law.

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This terms defines the extent and limits of government power and rights of citizens and also involves interpretation and application of the constitution.
a. a federal system.
b. an unitary system.
c. politics.
d. constitutional law.

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Totalitarian dictatorship is a form of this type of government, when the power and authority to rule are in the hands of a single individual.
a. autocracy c.
democracy b. oligarchy d.
republic

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Totalitarian dictatorship is a form of this type of government, when the power and authority to rule are in the hands of a single individual.
a. autocracy c.
democracy b. oligarchy d.
republic

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The first continental congress decided to impose an ______________ on British goods, which is an agreement prohibiting trade.
a. Embargo c.
Export b. Import d.
Expulsion

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The first continental congress decided to impose an ______________ on British goods, which is an agreement prohibiting trade.
a. Embargo c.
Export b. Import d.
Expulsion

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A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a. a limited government.
b. an autocratic government.
c. a representative government.
d. an oligarchic government.

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A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a. a limited government.
b. an autocratic government.
c. a representative government.
d. an oligarchic government.

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Dividing the powers of government as the colonial charters and the United States
Constitution did, in which each branh has certain responsibilities only it can do, is known as a. separation of powers.
b. legislative government.
c. limited government.
d. government of petitions.

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Dividing the powers of government as the colonial charters and the United States
Constitution did, in which each branh has certain responsibilities only it can do, is known as a. separation of powers.
b. legislative government.
c. limited government.
d. government of petitions.

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The Second Continental Congress assumed the powers of a central government, George Washington was
Commander-in-chief, and
_________________ was the President.
a. Thomas Paine.
b. Richard Henry Lee.
c. Thomas Jefferson.
d. John Hancock.

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The Second Continental Congress assumed the powers of a central government, George Washington was
Commander-in-chief, and
_________________ was the President.
a. Thomas Paine.
b. Richard Henry Lee.
c. Thomas Jefferson.
d. John Hancock.

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This document suggested the legislative branch have a House of Representatives and a Senate, which was one of the first major compromises of the Constitutional
Convention.
a. the Virginia Compromise b. the Connecticut Compromise c. the New Jersey Compromise d. the Three-Fifths Compromise

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This document suggested the legislative branch have a House of Representatives and a Senate, which was one of the first major compromises of the Constitutional
Convention.
a. the Virginia Compromise b. the Connecticut Compromise c. the New Jersey Compromise d. the Three-Fifths Compromise

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In this part of the Constitution which contains 7 parts, the three branches of the government are set up.
a. Amendments c.
Supremacy Clause
 b. Articles d.
Preamble

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In this part of the Constitution which contains 7 parts, the three branches of the government are set up.
a. Amendments c.
Supremacy Clause
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b. Articles d.
Preamble

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This gives Congress the right to make all
"necessary and proper" laws and was established by the court case of McCulloch vs. Maryland.
a. expressed powers b. jurisdiction c. judicial review d. elastic clause

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This gives Congress the right to make all
"necessary and proper" laws and was established by the court case of McCulloch vs. Maryland.
a. expressed powers b. jurisdiction c. judicial review d. elastic clause

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Article II of the Constitution is important because it a. describes expressed powers.
b. describes enumerated powers.
c. describes the executive branch.
d. describes the legislative branch.

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Article II of the Constitution is important because it a. describes expressed powers.
b. describes enumerated powers.
c. describes the executive branch.
d. describes the legislative branch.

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Any party other than the major parties is called a. the Independent party.
b. the American party.
c. a party buster.
d. a third party.

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Any party other than the major parties is called a. the Independent party.
b. the American party.
c. a party buster.
d. a third party.

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This type of party focuses on overall changes in society, such as Communist or
Socialist parties.
a. ideological party b. third party c. single-issue party d. splinter party

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This type of party focuses on overall changes in society, such as Communist or
Socialist parties.
a. ideological party b. third party c. single-issue party d. splinter party

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Voters who are not affliated with any party and support neither the Republican nor Democratic parties are called a. ward voters.
c.
independents.
b. precinct voters.
d.
patrons.

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Voters who are not affliated with any party and support neither the Republican nor Democratic parties are called a. ward voters.
c.
independents.
 b. precinct voters.
d.
patrons.

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This group of representatives from the 50 state parties runs the political party between conventions.
a. precincts b. national committee c. wards d. national convention

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This group of representatives from the 50 state parties runs the political party between conventions.
a. precincts b. national committee c. wards d. national convention

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Elected officials will sometimes give favors to reward party loyalty is called a. patronage.
b. ward payments.
payments.
c.
illegal favors.
d.
precinct

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Elected officials will sometimes give favors to reward party loyalty is called a. patronage.
c.
illegal favors.
b. ward payments.
payments.
d.
precinct

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This is an election in which party members of political parties select or vote for delegates to nominate candidates to run during a general election. It takes place first and usually between the months of January-July during a
Presidential Campaign year.
a. general convention election b. national convention election c. primary election d. petition

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This is an election in which party members of political parties select or vote for delegates to nominate candidates to run during a general election. It takes place first and usually between the months of January-July during a
Presidential Campaign year.
a. general convention election b. national convention election c. primary election d. petition

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This is the party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues and is also a committee at the national convention.
a. plank c.
ticket b. platform d.
caucus

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This is the party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues and is also a committee at the national convention.
a. plank c.
ticket
b. platform d.
caucus

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Individual parts of the platform are called a. conventions.
c.
tickets.
b. planks.
d.
petitions.

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Individual parts of the platform are called a. conventions.
c.
tickets.
b. planks. d.
petitions.

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A body of people living in a defined territory, organized politically, with the power to make and enforce laws is known as a. Nation c.
Territory b. State d.
Country

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A body of people living in a defined territory, organized politically, with the power to make and enforce laws is known as a. Nation c.
Territory b. State d.
Country

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Governments that are the most stable are those whose population shares a common
__________, or agreement about the government’s basic beliefs.
a. Consensus c.
Control b. Compromise d.
Contract

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Governments that are the most stable are those whose population shares a common
__________, or agreement about the government’s basic beliefs.
a. Consensus c.
Control b. Compromise d.
Contract

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The Founding Fathers read books by Thomas
Hobbes and John Locke, who both wrote about this type of origin of the state where a group of people willingly gave their power to the government in return for the government protecting the people.
a. divine right theory b. force theory c. social contract theory d. evolutionary theory

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The Founding Fathers read books by Thomas
Hobbes and John Locke, who both wrote about this type of origin of the state where a group of people willingly gave their power to the government in return for the government protecting the people.
a. divine right theory b. force theory c. social contract theory d. evolutionary theory

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A government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the powers of those who govern.
a. Constitutional government b. Constitutional law c. Autocracy d. Oligarchy

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A government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the powers of those who govern.
a. Constitutional government b. Constitutional law c. Autocracy d. Oligarchy

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A system of government in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises the supreme powers of government.
a. Oligarchy c.
Democracy b. Autocracy d.
Monarchy

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A system of government in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises the supreme powers of government.
a. Oligarchy c.
Democracy b. Autocracy d. Monarchy

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What famous anicent Greek scholar has the most time honored system of the major types of government.
a. Socrates c.
Plato b. Artisotle d.
Zeus

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What famous anicent Greek scholar has the most time honored system of the major types of government.
a. Socrates c.
Plato
b. Artisotle d.
Zeus

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In this type of government that the founding fathers intended to setup because it requires citizen participation, voters are the source of the government’s authority.
a. Autocracy c.
Republic b. Direct Democracy d.
Monarchy

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In this type of government that the founding fathers intended to setup because it requires citizen participation, voters are the source of the government’s authority.
a. Autocracy c. Republic b. Direct Democracy d.
Monarchy

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The study of human efforts to satisfy seemingly unlimited wants through the use of limited resoources is a. Democracy b. Economics c.
d.
State
Progress

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The study of human efforts to satisfy seemingly unlimited wants through the use of limited resoources is a. Democracy c.
State b. Economics d.
Progress

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This French term which means, “to let alone,” or that the government should keep its hands off the economy.
a. Viva La Victory c.
Lazy Fair b. Free Market d.
Laissez-Faire

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This French term which means, “to let alone,” or that the government should keep its hands off the economy.
a. Viva La Victory c.
Lazy Fair b. Free Market d.
Laissez-Faire

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This type of economic system in which the government owns the basic means of production, determines the use of resources, distributes the products and wages, and provides social services such as eudcation, helath care, and welfare.
a. Capitalism c.
Communism b. Socialism d.
Command Economy

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This type of economic system in which the government owns the basic means of production, determines the use of resources, distributes the products and wages, and provides social services such as eudcation, helath care, and welfare.
a. Capitalism b. Socialism
Economy c.
Communism d.
Command

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The Magna Carta and the US Constitution are both based on this principal of government, in which the power of the monarch or government is not absolute.
a. Representative government b. failure to revolt c. state of nature d. limited government

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The Magna Carta and the US Constitution are both based on this principal of government, in which the power of the monarch or government is not absolute.
a. Representative government b. failure to revolt c. state of nature d. limited government

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This document, signed in 1215 by King
John, was one of the first documents that helped to limit the power of the government and the monarch.
a. Magna Carta c.
Petition of Rights b. English Bill of Rightsd.
Mayflower
Compact

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This document, signed in 1215 by King
John, was one of the first documents that helped to limit the power of the government and the monarch.
a. Magna Carta c.
Petition of Rights
 b. English Bill of Rightsd.
Mayflower
Compact

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The first basic system of laws in the
English colonies were adopted in 1636.
a. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut b. Mayflower Compact c. English Bill of Rights d. Great Fundamentals

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The first basic system of laws in the
English colonies were adopted in 1636.
a. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut b. Mayflower Compact c. English Bill of Rights d. Great Fundamentals

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This is money a government collects from taxes and other sources.
a. Appropriation c.
Export b. Revenue d.
Embargo

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This is money a government collects from taxes and other sources.
a. Appropriation c.
Export
b. Revenue d.
Embargo

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This event, which occured in 1773, was a political protest against British tax laws, in which around 100 colonists dressed as
Mohawk Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea into a harbor.
a. Boston Indian Day b. Boston Independence Day c. Boston Tea Party d. Boston Massacre

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This event, which occured in 1773, was a political protest against British tax laws, in which around 100 colonists dressed as
Mohawk Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea into a harbor.
a. Boston Indian Day b. Boston Independence Day c. Boston Tea Party d. Boston Massacre

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The Declaration of Independence was divided into three sections. Which one is
NOT a section of the Declaration of
Independence.
a. Complaints about Charles 1 b. Preamble and Statement of purposes c. Complaints about King George III d. determination to separate from
England

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The Declaration of Independence was divided into three sections. Which one is
NOT a section of the Declaration of
Independence.
a. Complaints about Charles 1 b. Preamble and Statement of purposes c. Complaints about King George III d. determination to separate from
England

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This compromise helped with the counting of slaves both for tax purposes and for representation in the House of
Representatives.
a. 4/5 Compromise b. 3/5 Compromise c. Compromise on Commerce and Slave
Trade d. Connecticut Compromise

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This compromise helped with the counting of slaves both for tax purposes and for representation in the House of
Representatives.
a. 4/5 Compromise b. 3/5 Compromise c. Compromise on Commerce and Slave
Trade d. Connecticut Compromise

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This Convention, which convended in
Philadelphia in 1787, was suppose to meet to revise the Articles of
Confederation, but eventually scrapped them to make the Constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention b. Annapolis Convention c. Mount Vernon Convention d. Declaration Convention

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This Convention, which convended in
Philadelphia in 1787, was suppose to meet to revise the Articles of
Confederation, but eventually scrapped them to make the Constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention b. Annapolis Convention c. Mount Vernon Convention d. Declaration Convention

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Over 80 essays, written by John Jay,
James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton helped to spur the Federalist movement and the idea of a strong national government.
a. Anti-Federalist Propaganda b. The Constitution c. Ideas of a Federalist d. The Federalist

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Over 80 essays, written by John Jay,
James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton helped to spur the Federalist movement and the idea of a strong national government.
a. Anti-Federalist Propaganda b. The Constitution c. Ideas of a Federalist d. The Federalist

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This document, signed in 1688 by William
III and Mary II, helped to set clear limits on what a ruler could and could not do, and was the basis for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
a. English Bill of Rights b. English Rights of Man c. English Rights of Rulers d. English Rights of the Crown

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This document, signed in 1688 by William
III and Mary II, helped to set clear limits on what a ruler could and could not do, and was the basis for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
a. English Bill of Rights b. English Rights of Man c. English Rights of Rulers d. English Rights of the Crown

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A proposed amendment can be approved by two-thirds vote of each house of
Congress or by a a. Congressional petition b. Supreme court rule c. Presidential vote d. constitutional convention of the states

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A proposed amendment can be approved by two-thirds vote of each house of
Congress or by a a. Congressional petition b. Supreme court rule c. Presidential vote d. constitutional convention of the states

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The Constitution called for the creation of a Supreme Court in this Article.
a. 1 c.
3 b. 2 d.
4

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The Constitution called for the creation of a Supreme Court in this Article.
a. 1 c.
3 b. 2 d.
4

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When a federal official is accused of committing crimes, it is known as a. ratification c.
impeachment b. petition d.
appeal

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When a federal official is accused of committing crimes, it is known as a. ratification c.
impeachment b. petition d.
appeal

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This Amendment gave 18-20 year olds the right to vote in 1971 after they protested that if they were old enough to fight and die, they were old enough to vote a. 19th c.
25 b. 24 d.
26

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This Amendment gave 18-20 year olds the right to vote in 1971 after they protested that if they were old enough to fight and die, they were old enough to vote a. 19th c.
25 b. 24 d.
26

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A proposed Constitutional Amendment can be ratified by a. 3/4 of the State legislature’s c.
Presidential order b. 3/4 of state conventions d.
A or B

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A proposed Constitutional Amendment can be ratified by a. 3/4 of the State legislature’s c.
Presidential order b. 3/4 of state conventions d. A or B

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The amendment process, which is started at the national level and then sent to the state level, shows which major principal of the Constitution in action?
a. Judicial review b. Checks and Balances c. Separation of Powers d. Federalism

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The amendment process, which is started at the national level and then sent to the state level, shows which major principal of the Constitution in action?
a. Judicial review b. Checks and Balances c. Separation of Powers d. Federalism

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Article 1 of the Constitution created the a. Legislative Branch b. Supreme Court c. Executive office (President) d. Supremacy Clause

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Article 1 of the Constitution created the a. Legislative Branch b. Supreme Court c. Executive office (President) d. Supremacy Clause

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Article 6 of the Constitution contains the
__________________, establishing the
Constitution and the laws passed by
Congress as the supreme law of the land.
a. Elastic Clause b. Santa Clause c. Congressional Clause d. Supremacy Clause

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Article 6 of the Constitution contains the
__________________, establishing the
Constitution and the laws passed by
Congress as the supreme law of the land.
a. Elastic Clause b. Santa Clause c. Congressional Clause d. Supremacy Clause

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The Constitution is a short document because the founding fathers wanted it to be able to be interpreted and changed over the course of its lifetime.
Approximately how many words make up the Constitution?
a. 7,000 b. 5,000 c.
d.
17,000
3,000

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The Constitution is a short document because the founding fathers wanted it to be able to be interpreted and changed over the course of its lifetime.
Approximately how many words make up the Constitution?
a. 7,000 c.
17,000 b. 5,000 d.
3,000

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This major principle of the Constitution says that each branh has some control over the other two branches.
a. Separation of Powers b. Limited Government c. Federalism d. Checks and Balances

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This major principle of the Constitution says that each branh has some control over the other two branches.
a. Separation of Powers b. Limited Government c. Federalism d. Checks and Balances

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Article 1 of the Constitution created the voice and interest of the states in the a. Senate b. House of Representatives c. Supreme Court d. Executive Branch

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Article 1 of the Constitution created the voice and interest of the states in the a. Senate b. House of Representatives c. Supreme Court d. Executive Branch

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When Religion dominates and controls the government, such as in Iran, it is said to be a(n) a. Theocracyc.
Anarchy b. Religiousity d.
Nationalist

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When Religion dominates and controls the government, such as in Iran, it is said to be a(n) a. Theocracy c.
Anarchy b. Religiousity d.
Nationalist

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A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government, and thereby influence government policies is a. State c.
Political Parties b. Communism d.
Theocracy

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A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government, and thereby influence government policies is a. State c.
Political Parties b. Communism d.
Theocracy

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Teddy Roosevelt was the founder of the
Bull Moose Party, which is an example of a
____________ because they broke away from one of the major political parties.
a. Single-issue party c.
Reform Party
 b. Ideological Party d.
Splinter
Party

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Teddy Roosevelt was the founder of the
Bull Moose Party, which is an example of a
____________ because they broke away from one of the major political parties.
a. Single-issue party c.
Reform Party
 b. Ideological Party d.
Splinter
Party

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When all voters may participate in a primary even if they do not belong to the party, but they can vote in only one party’s primary.
a. Closed Primary c.
Caucus Primary
 b. Open Primary d.
Runoff Primary

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When all voters may participate in a primary even if they do not belong to the party, but they can vote in only one party’s primary.
a. Closed Primary c.
Caucus Primary
 b. Open Primary
Primary d.
Runoff

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Early in our nation’s history, these private meeting of party leaders chose our political candidates, but today they are made up of like-mided people getting together to vote in openness, such as
Iowa.
a. Caucuses b. Candidate conventions c. Nominating Conventions d. Primaries

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Early in our nation’s history, these private meeting of party leaders chose our political candidates, but today they are made up of like-mided people getting together to vote in openness, such as
Iowa.
a. Caucuses b. Candidate conventions c. Nominating Conventions d. Primaries

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The United States has this type of party system?
a. One-Party System b. Two-Party System c. Multiparty System d. Democratic-Republican System

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The United States has this type of party system?
a. One-Party System b. Two-Party System c. Multiparty System d. Democratic-Republican System

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The most important part of the state’s political party organization, the
_______________ is usually composed largely of representatives from the party’s county organizations.
a. State national chairperson b. state central committee c. State political organization d. State’s platform committee

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The most important part of the state’s political party organization, the
_______________ is usually composed largely of representatives from the party’s county organizations.
a. State national chairperson b. state central committee c. State political organization d. State’s platform committee

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This was America’s first formal constitution, written in 1639 by the
Puritans. a. Northwest ordinance b. Bill of Rights c. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut d. Articles of Confederation

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This was America’s first formal constitution, written in 1639 by the
Puritans. a. Northwest ordinance b. Bill of Rights c. Fundamental Orders of
Connecticut d. Articles of Confederation

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The Constitution, one of America’s most important document, was written on a. July 4, 1776 b. September 17, 1787 c. April 9, 1812 d. January 24, 1787

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The Constitution, one of America’s most important document, was written on a. July 4, 1776 b. September 17, 1787 c. April 9, 1812 d. January 24, 1787