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How did the secret police in a totalitarian government most likely get their name?

A
The police always remained in hiding and were rarely seen in public.
B
Citizens could entrust the police with personal information.
C
No one outside the government knew that the police existed.
D
The police investigated and punished people with no warning.
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A sovereign group is one that is

A
wealthy.
B
independent.
C
strong.
D
large.
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The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

A
army.
B
Church.
C
citizens.
D
king.
4

Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states?

A
Each city-state had its own form of government.
B
Each city-state allowed all people to vote.
C
Each city-state had the same level of influence.
D
Each city-state had the same social organization.
5

What is the best definition of unicameral?

A
a government with one legislative body
B
a government with no legislative body
C
an agreement by which each party gives up something
D
a representative of the people
6

Which statement is an example of a theocracy?

A
In North Korea, there is one supreme leader who makes all the laws.
B
In Russia, a small group of wealthy individuals control the government.
C
In Vatican City, the pope makes decisions based on the Catholic religion.
D
In Saudi Arabia, the king will pass the throne and ruling power to his son.
7

When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following

A
the legislative branch.
B
the separation of powers.
C
the rule of law.
D
due process.
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Which description best defines a confederation?

A
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty
B
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
C
a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
D
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
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Which best describes a key element of republicanism?

A
Citizens can be punished for disagreeing.
B
Citizens select who will lead them.
C
Citizens give full control to the leader.
D
Citizens work together to form a government.
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In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense , he calls for

A
The creation of a democratic republic.
B
the colonists to support the Sugar Act.
C
the establishment of a new monarchy.
D
Great Britian to supply extra money to the colonies.
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In a federal system of government, power is

A
divided between the national government and the states.
B
held by one person who makes all the decisions.
C
divided equally between all state governments.
D
held by a central government that makes decisions.
12

A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

A
choose a strong leader to make all the laws.
B
vote in a Council of 500.
C
elect representatives to make decisions for them.
D
vote on important decisions.
13

In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

A
federal
B
unitary
C
solitary
D
confederal
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Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

A
The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.
B
The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.
C
The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.
D
The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.
15

The Magna Carta established the rights of

A
citizens.
B
neighboring countries.
C
military officers.
D
non-Christian believers.
16

Locke argued that all humans are born with what natural rights?

A
opportunity, property, support
B
life, liberty, property
C
opportunity, support, cooperation
D
life, cooperation, liberty
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Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?

A
They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.
B
They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.
C
They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.
D
They did not get sufficient government services.
18

What did philosophers of the Enlightenment have faith in, believing it could answer questions and solve problems?

A
science
B
economics
C
government authority
D
human reason
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Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?

A
It creates laws and provides leadership.
B
It provides loans and responds to emergencies.
C
It organizes public works and helps businesses.
D
It pays for services and controls the prices of goods.
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Which of these was not a key difference between Northern and Southern states at the Constitutional Convention?

A
Wanting to protect agriculture vs. protect industries
B
Having many enslaved people vs. using less enslaved labor
C
Having more, larger cities vs. having fewer, smaller cities
D
Wanting to protect states’ interests vs. a government with strict rules

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