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Which of the following best describes an autocracy?

Rule by citizens making decisions directly

Rule by the elite based on wealth

Rule by a few individuals

Rule by a single individual without restrictions (correct)

In a representative democracy, citizens directly make decisions about public policy.

False

What theory suggests that government depends on the consent of the governed?

traditional democratic theory

An __________ is a governmental system where there is a lack of government.

anarchy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following forms of government with their descriptions:

Oligarchy = Rule by a few individuals Theocracy = Rule by religious leaders Dictatorship = Rule by a single individual through force Direct Democracy = Citizens make decisions about public policy directly Signup and view all the answers

What type of legislature was established by the Connecticut Compromise?

Bicameral legislature Signup and view all the answers

The national government and the states both have the authority to coin money.

False Signup and view all the answers

What compromise determined how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation?

Three-Fifths Compromise Signup and view all the answers

In order to amend the Constitution, _ of Congress and _ of the states are necessary.

two-thirds, three-fourths Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Articles or Compromises with their descriptions:

Article II = Created a separate executive department Article III = Established a national judiciary Nine of 13 states = Required to pass legislation under the Articles of Confederation Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise = Resolved southern and northern state disputes over trade and slaves Signup and view all the answers