gopo midterm – Flashcards
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Which theory of democratic government is characterized by power being held by a small number of powerful government and business leaders?
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Elite Theory
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What is the system of government in which members of the society meet to discuss all policy decisions and then vote directly on issues?
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Direct Democracy
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Which theory of democratic government is characterized by having so much power that the government is ineffective and in a state of gridlock?
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Hyperpluralism
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In developing the U.S. Constitution in the late 1700's, American political leaders such as James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and George Mason borrowed heavily from the political and intellectual ideas of _________.
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the Enlightenment
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Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following was NOT a weakness of the national government?
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Amending the Articles was accomplished by a simple majority
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The framers of the U.S. Constitution clearly favored indirect democracy over direct democracy. What is an example of direct democracy in the 1787 Constitution?
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the election process for the U.S. House of Representatives
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What document advocated for a large republic and warned of the dangers of factions?
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Federalist 10
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What was a primary objection of the Anti-Federalist to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
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The new Constitution lacked protections of fundamental liberties and individual rights.
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What the law that punishes a person for a past action that was not considered a crime when committed?
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An ex post facto law
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What beliefs the the founders of our country hold in the highest regard?
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Religious Freedom
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Why did the framers of the Constitution decide that senators would be selected by a legislature rather than directly elected by the people?
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This ensured that states would retain a degree of sovereignty and influence in federal government decisions
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What is true of the Articles of Confederation?
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It guaranteed that all foreign affairs would be solely in the hands of the federal government
