Political scientists would likely consider the society described here to be "no," because it does not have an organized government. Even though it occupies a defined piece of land and has historical sovereignty, the lack of an organized government is a key factor in determining whether it qualifies as a country.
A piece of coastal land, and the surrounding fishing areas, has been occupied by a fishing society for centuries. This society does not have a government, or acknowledge that any larger government rules over them. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country? (1 point) Responses yes, because it includes a defined piece of land yes, because it includes a defined piece of land no, because it does not have an organized government no, because it does not have an organized government no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area
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Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
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to give states rights within the nation
to give states rights within the nation
to give individuals rights within their states
to give individuals rights within their states
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to limit the powers of the existing federal government
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to give states rights within the nation
to give states rights within the nation
to give individuals rights within their states
to give individuals rights within their states
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to limit the powers of the existing federal government
The Founding Fathers chose to adopt a Constitution to outline the powers of a new federal government. The Constitution was designed to provide a framework for the government and establish the distribution of powers among the different branches and levels of government.
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?
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In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
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In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
The correct response is: In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, the central government holds the majority of the power, while in a federal system, power is divided between a central government and various regional governments.
How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select all that apply.
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The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations.
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The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations.
The following statements are correct regarding the design of the U.S. constitutional government:
- The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
- Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
The other statements do not accurately reflect the structure or principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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