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Question 1
A)
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.

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

no, because it does not have an organized government

no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land

yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area

yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area
Question 2
A)
Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?

(1 point)
Responses

to give states rights within the nation

to give individuals rights within their states

to outline the powers of a new federal government

to limit the powers of the existing federal government

to limit the powers of the existing federal government
Question 3
A)
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?

(1 point)
Responses

In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.

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, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.

In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
Question 4
A)
How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.

The three branches of government can check and balance each other.

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.

Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.

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.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question 1** Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country? **Response:** no, because it does not have an organized government --- **Question 2** Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution? **Response:** to outline the powers of a new federal government --- **Question 3** How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system? **Response:** In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government. --- **Question 4** How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select the two correct answers. **Responses:** 1. The three branches of government can check and balance each other. 2. Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.