Question
Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
Responses
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
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It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
(1 point)
Responses
unitary presidency
unitary presidency
socialist oligarchy
socialist oligarchy
parliamentary system
parliamentary system
constitutional monarchy
(1 point)
Responses
unitary presidency
unitary presidency
socialist oligarchy
socialist oligarchy
parliamentary system
parliamentary system
constitutional monarchy
socialist oligarchy
Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
(1 point)
Responses
working
working
volunteering
volunteering
taking classes
taking classes
meeting with friends
meeting with friends
(1 point)
Responses
working
working
volunteering
volunteering
taking classes
taking classes
meeting with friends
meeting with friends
volunteering
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
free speech
free speech
self-reliance
self-reliance
religious freedom
religious freedom
limited government
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
free speech
free speech
self-reliance
self-reliance
religious freedom
religious freedom
limited government
religious freedom
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
Responses
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The British constitution includes a list of individ
(1 point)
Responses
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The British constitution includes a list of individ
The British federal government has power over the states.
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
pursuit of happiness
(1 point)
Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
pursuit of happiness
free speech and trial by jury
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
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