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What is the primary purpose of government according to conservatism?
Which statement best describes liberalism's view of individuals in society?
What obstacles does liberalism seek to remove for individuals?
What common ground do both social conservatives and social liberals share regarding the government?
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What is the fundamental belief about government according to the concept of limited government?
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In the context of limited government, what does individualism emphasize?
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What does equality refer to in the framework of limited government?
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Which aspect of freedom is most aligned with the principles of limited government?
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Which description best fits regulated capitalism?
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What does laissez-faire capitalism advocate for?
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How does regulated capitalism primarily function?
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What is the primary goal of socialism?
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Which of the following best describes capitalism?
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What is a significant drawback of capitalism as noted in the content?
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What term is often used interchangeably with a republic when discussing the American system of government today?
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How did the Founding Fathers perceive the concept of a democracy?
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What is one of the major functions of a republic as established by the Founding Fathers?
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Why is the term 'democracy' misleading when describing the American government?
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Which of the following statements about American democracy is incorrect?
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Which of the following statements is true about non-authoritarian systems?
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What do individuals in anarchic systems experience in terms of freedom?
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What does the concept of authority imply in the context of government?
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What might happen if people lose faith in their government?
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What was a significant factor that led the American Colonists to question the king's authority?
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What event in 2020 illustrated a loss of faith in the integrity of elections?
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What is indicated by a loss of faith in a political system?
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What is the primary function of government in a society?
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According to John Locke, what rights do all people possess?
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Which of the following has often been confused with governmental systems?
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What key concept gained importance alongside ideas of self-government during the emergence of democratic republics?
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What benefit do governments typically provide to their citizens?
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How did the philosophical views of governance evolve in the eighteenth century?
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What aspect of political control does politics refer to?
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What was the primary belief of Adam Smith regarding economic freedom?
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How did Adam Smith believe competition would impact the market?
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In socialist economies, who primarily owns the means of wealth generation?
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What role does individualism play in capitalism according to the content?
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In a direct democracy, what role do citizens play in government decisions?
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Which scenario illustrates the principle of majority rule in a representative government?
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What is one way that elements of direct democracy are present in the United States?
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Which of the following best describes the role of minority rights in the United States?
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What significant feature characterizes the government of ancient Athens?
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If a government prioritizes egalitarianism, what is likely to happen?
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A government that places a higher priority on national security than individual liberty would most likely take which action?
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Which statement accurately characterizes the process of governance in a republic?
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Why might a government choose to loosen regulations on businesses?
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Which term best describes the structure of the U.S. government as preferred by the Founding Fathers?
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What is the primary function of the Electoral College in the U.S. government?
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How does the bicameral nature of Congress specifically address representation issues?
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Which principle is a key feature of a republic to protect against majority tyranny?
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What problem associated with pure democracy did the Founding Fathers seek to avoid?
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Which of the following best explains why a representative government is favored over direct democracy?
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Which statement accurately reflects the Republicans' approach to power distribution in governance?
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What is a characteristic feature of the House of Representatives within the U.S. Congress?
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