Which describes a unitary system?(1 point)

Responses

The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
The national government makes all laws for its citizens.

The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.

The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.

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A unitary system is best described by the statement:

The national government makes all laws for its citizens.

In a unitary system, the central government holds the primary authority, and any regional or local governments derive their power from the national government.

Which situation is typical of a limited government?(1 point)
Responses

Every government action is supported by a majority of voters.
Every government action is supported by a majority of voters.

The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.
The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.

The government allows direct elections of all government members.

A typical situation of a limited government is:

The government faces legal consequences for violating citizens’ rights.

In a limited government, there are restrictions on the power of the government, often outlined in a constitution or legal framework, which holds the government accountable to the rule of law and protects individual rights.

Which are true of majorities and pluralities? Select all that apply.(1 point)
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A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.

A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.

A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.

The true statements regarding majorities and pluralities are:

  1. A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.

  2. A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.

The second statement about majority is correct, while the first statement correctly defines what a plurality is. The statement about majority being held by less than half of the group is incorrect.

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?(1 point)
Responses

to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government

to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states

to prevent any branch from dominating the government

The purpose of the separation of powers is:

to prevent any branch from dominating the government.

This principle divides government responsibilities into distinct branches (typically executive, legislative, and judicial) to ensure that no single branch has unchecked power.

Asha lives in a nation that has a legislature and a prime minister. Citizens in her country vote in elections to elect their legislative representatives. Then parliament appoints the prime minister.

Use the passage to answer the question.
Does Asha's nation have a limited or an unlimited government?

(1 point)
Responses

unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister

unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote
unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote

limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government

Asha's nation has a:

limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government.

The fact that citizens can vote in elections to elect their legislative representatives indicates a level of participation and control over the government, which is characteristic of a limited government.