The best statement that evaluates the function of a constitution in a constitutional form of government is:
• It is designed to limit the government by specifying the structure and limits on the powers of the government.
Which of the following statements best evaluates the function of a constitution in a constitutional form of government? (1 point)
• It is designed to limit the people by specifying the structure, powers, and limits on elections.
• It is designed to limit the government by specifying the structure and limits on the powers of the government.
• It is designed to limit the government by giving total control to the people.
• It is designed to limit the government by giving all power to only one person.
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Use the chart to answer the question.
United States
North Korea
A. Free and fair elections
Rule of law
B. Checks on abuses of power Persecution of dissent
C. Free and fair elections
Checks on abuses of power
D. Rule of law
Free and fair elections
Compare the characteristics of the United States government with North Korea's government. Which set of characteristics is correctly matched with both governments? (1 point)
• C
• D
• A
• B
United States
North Korea
A. Free and fair elections
Rule of law
B. Checks on abuses of power Persecution of dissent
C. Free and fair elections
Checks on abuses of power
D. Rule of law
Free and fair elections
Compare the characteristics of the United States government with North Korea's government. Which set of characteristics is correctly matched with both governments? (1 point)
• C
• D
• A
• B
The correct set of characteristics that is matched with both the United States government and North Korea's government is:
• B (Checks on abuses of power)
• B (Checks on abuses of power)
How does the government of the United Kingdom compare to the government of the United States? (1 point)
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United States has a monarch.
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United Kingdom has a monarch.
• Both have a monarch and elected leaders, but only the United Kingdom has a bicameral legislature.
• Both have a monarch and elected leaders, but only the United States has a bicameral legislature.
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United States has a monarch.
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United Kingdom has a monarch.
• Both have a monarch and elected leaders, but only the United Kingdom has a bicameral legislature.
• Both have a monarch and elected leaders, but only the United States has a bicameral legislature.
The correct statement is:
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United Kingdom has a monarch.
• Both have elected leaders and a bicameral legislature, but only the United Kingdom has a monarch.
Which of the following statements best compares the influence of democratic and authoritarian systems of government on civil society? (1 point)
• Democracies put many restrictions on the press, while authoritarian governments enable a free press to thrive.
• Democracies give unlimited power to the executive over civil society, while authoritarian governments concentrate more power in legislative bodies.
• Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
• Democracies reject the idea of pluralism, while authoritarian governments give the people the ability to influence government officials directly or through political parties and interest groups.
• Democracies put many restrictions on the press, while authoritarian governments enable a free press to thrive.
• Democracies give unlimited power to the executive over civil society, while authoritarian governments concentrate more power in legislative bodies.
• Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
• Democracies reject the idea of pluralism, while authoritarian governments give the people the ability to influence government officials directly or through political parties and interest groups.
The best statement that compares the influence of democratic and authoritarian systems of government on civil society is:
• Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
• Democracies enable a strong civil society in which the people are able to influence their government, while authoritarian governments constrain civil society.
Critique the effectiveness of the U.S. cabinet compared to the British cabinet. (1 point)
• The U.S. cabinet makes the laws, while the British cabinet carries out the laws that the legislature has passed.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because it is responsible for the majority party in the legislative branch of government.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because its members are elected.
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
• The U.S. cabinet makes the laws, while the British cabinet carries out the laws that the legislature has passed.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because it is responsible for the majority party in the legislative branch of government.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because its members are elected.
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
The given options for critiquing the effectiveness of the U.S. cabinet compared to the British cabinet are flawed and do not provide an accurate analysis. Therefore, none of these statements are the best option for critiquing the effectiveness of the U.S. cabinet compared to the British cabinet.
Critique the effectiveness of the U.S. cabinet compared to the British cabinet. (1 point)
pick one answer
• The U.S. cabinet makes the laws, while the British cabinet carries out the laws that the legislature has passed.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because it is responsible for the majority party in the legislative branch of government.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because its members are elected.
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
pick one answer
• The U.S. cabinet makes the laws, while the British cabinet carries out the laws that the legislature has passed.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because it is responsible for the majority party in the legislative branch of government.
• The U.S. cabinet is more effective than the British cabinet because its members are elected.
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
The best option for critiquing the effectiveness of the U.S. cabinet compared to the British cabinet is:
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
• The U.S. cabinet is effective in carrying out laws, while the British cabinet is effective in passing laws.
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