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Comparing Political Systems — Quiz Answers

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Which is a result of force theory?

A
People are punished if they don’t comply.
B
Elected leaders work together to pass laws.
C
Unpopular leaders are removed from power.
D
People get to vote for who will be in power.
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How are the democratic principles of federalism and due process of law similar?

A
Both guarantee checks and balances and protection of rights.
B
Both form a social contract with the consent of the governed.
C
Both create a separation of powers within the government.
D
Both establish the rules of a representative government.
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How do the principles of republicanism and consent of the government work together in a democratic society?

A
They create a government with different branches to ensure no single branch abuses its power.
B
They allow people to elect leaders to fulfill the social contract and work on behalf of the people.
C
They give all power to the government so people can live in a free society, without worry.
D
They guarantee people the right to defend themselves and their individual rights in court.
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Which aspect is a principle of democracy that helps ensure citizens’ freedom?

A
laws based on religion
B
limited citizen rights
C
force theory
D
limited government
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Read the paragraph. The US Congress passes a bill that limits the rights of citizens. This bill states that people can no longer gather for peaceful protests. However, the president vetoes the bill, so it does not become law. Which democratic principle does this demonstrate?

A
due process of law
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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Which statement best describes the democratic principle of separation of powers?

A
Each branch of government works together to prevent one branch from having more power than another.
B
The government establishes a social contract with its citizens to prevent leaders from abusing their power.
C
The citizens of a society should have confidence in their leaders, and the leaders work on behalf of the people.
D
All citizens in a society have equal access to the courts to protect and maintain their individual rights.
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Which action is indicative of an autocratic system of government?

A
A legislative body passes a law that is then ruled illegal by the courts.
B
A peaceful protest against a new policy is shut down by use of force.
C
A group of oil companies tells the government to write laws that help the oil companies.
D
An election is held to gauge interest in changing a country’s constitution.
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What is one requirement of a social contract?

A
Rulers can be elected only once.
B
Only rulers can make new laws.
C
Only one ruler is in charge.
D
Rulers do not abuse power.
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Which of these statements best describes the rule of law?

A
Citizens who do not follow the laws of a society must be harshly punished.
B
Lawmakers and judges in a society must be loyal to the elected leaders.
C
Government officials have the authority to prevent citizens from due process.
D
All members of a society, including government officials, must follow the law.
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What is social contract theory?

A
a type of law that usually benefits the person in power
B
an agreement between a ruler and those being ruled
C
an authoritarian leader who makes all the decisions
D
a system that was outlawed during the Enlightenment

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