Unit 1: Foundation of Democracy Honors

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20 questions
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Draw at least 3 public policies

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Draw the the 3 basic powers of government

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Draw the Divine Right theory

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Draw the Social Contract theory

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Both John Locke and Thomas Hobbes believed in Social Contracts. Explain how they differed in their beliefs in the purpose of a social contract.

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Draw an example of Representative democracy.

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According to Federalism, power is divided between:

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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 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 ...
-Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
Which part of the Preamble shows the principle Popular Sovereignty?

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According to the principle Checks and Balances, the one branch of government holds more power over another branch of government.

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How can a US citizen demonstrate "republicanism"?

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Prove that you know what separation of powers means.

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Which document limits the power of the US government?

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Which document guarantees the Individual Rights of United States citizens?

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Choose the best answer:
When you stage a "coup" what are you doing?

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What was signed to end the Glorious Revolution?

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What were the rights guaranteed by the Magna Carta?

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What were the rights guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights?

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What was the purose of the Declaration of Independence?

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Show the federalism issue with the Articles of Confederation

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Which document outlines rights of the citizens and the powers given to the government?