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What is a dictator’s authority based on? 15

What is the difference between a parliamentary system and a presidential system? 18-20

Who makes most of the decisions in a democracy? 16

What is a direct democracy? 16

What are the key elements that a democracy must have? 21-22

How does government maintain order? 8

In a democracy, where does authority come from? 21-23

What does good government attempt to do? 8-9

What are the inalienable rights described by Thomas Jefferson? 43

How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could be adopted? 59

How many houses does congress have, and what is this type of congress called? 53

Who is responsible for passing legislation? 72

What’s the highest court in the United States? 72

What does separating powers in government prevent? 72

Who is commander-in-chief of the military? 72

Describe the system of checks and balances. 73

What is the highest law in the nation? 72

Who nominates and confirms federal judges? 85

Who approves international treaties? 85

What does the supremacy clause establish? 100

Why is the constitution called a “living document”? 79

What did Marbury vs. Madison establish? 74

What document was added to the Constitution within two years? 82

Why did the framers fear political parties(factions)? 79

What is another name for the elastic clause? 98

What are concurrent powers? 100

What is the most important responsibility the federal government has to the states? 112

What must states do to receive federal grants? 113

Why do states dislike unfunded mandates? 113

What is civil law? 304

Please describe the four main functions of Government. 8-9

Describe what categorical grants are and also describe what block grants are. 113

What was the Great Compromise? 53

What was the 3/5 compromise? 54
What are expressed and reserved powers? 98

Describe the difference between federalists and anti-federalists 58

Describe each of the following: Unitary system, Confederal System, and a Federal System. 17-18

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In a democracy the leader of the party with the most

votes is in control, but they still have to answer to their

political party, and the voters.

In a democracy political parties represent different

points of view and compete for the votes of the

electorate. In a democracy political power is secured by

winning a fair election.

In a democracy newspapers are free to print the truth

and can criticise the government when mistakes are

made or if there’s disagreement.

In a democracy there’s usually less control over the

films and books people can enjoy.

In a democracy the government has less control over

how people spend their time and what they believe.

People are free to join clubs, political parties and

other groups.

In a dictatorship there’s just one leader who has

total control over the party and the country. Often

propaganda, as well as genuine support, will paint them

as the people’s hero.

In a dictatorship the government tightly controls all

aspects of the state and will often ban or tightly control

groups and meetings.

A dictatorship completely disregards the rights of

individual citizens. The government and state will try

to control all citizens through laws, police, spying and

force. The government and state is the most important

thing to a dictatorship.

In a dictatorship there is only one party – all opposition

is destroyed and banned. Totalitarian states don’t allow

opposition or elections.

The government in a dictatorship controls every

element of people’s lives, including radio, cinema and

newspapers.