POSC 1010 Final Exam Actual Questions and Answers New Update Clemson University;(Solved 100%)View ahead of exam What is the Declaration of Independence? Ans- A document written in 1776 in which the American colonists proclaimed their independence from Great Britain and listed their grievances against the British King What does the Declaration of Independence say about the source of rights and the purpose of government? Ans- The declaration of independence makes it clear that the government has one purpose of protecting the human rights of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness).Democracy Ans- A form of govt where political power rests in the hands of the people Direct Democracy Ans- -All eligible citizens can participate directly -Individuals represent their own interests Representative democracy Ans- -All eligible voters can choose individuals to represent them -Represent the interests of constituents -Few features of direct democracy republic Ans- A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.-popular consent -natural elites should rule -limits on masses monarchy Ans- A government in which power is in the hands of a single person.Oligarchy Ans- a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.Tolitarianism Ans- government control over every aspect of public and private life What is a social contract? Ans- an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits 1 / 2
elite theory Ans- claims political power rests in the hands of a small, elite group of people majority rule Ans- a fundamental principle of democracy; the majority should have the power to make decisions binding upon the whole minority rights Ans- protections for those who are not part of the majority pluralist theory Ans- claims political power rests in the hands of groups of people politics Ans- the process by which we decide how resources will be allocated and which policies government will pursue Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Ans- -articles could not be changes without an unanmious amount to do so.***problems could not be easily fixed -there was no national judicial system **** bc judiciaries are important enforces of national govt power Articles of Confederation features and flaws Ans- -no executive branch -Judicial -Unicameral legislator -equal rep. (1 vote per state) -9/13 to pass -unamity to amend/abolish Federalists Ans- supporters of the Constitution Anti-Federalists Ans- people who opposed the Constitution Items of consensus at Constitutional Convention Ans- -replace articles of confederation -belief in republican form of govt -need stronger national govt -dangers of factions Items of disagreement at the constitutional convention Ans- -representation in congress -giving power to the president -stopping the slave trade -why no bill rights?Virginia Plan Ans- "Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for proportional representation in both houses of a bicameral Congress. The plan favored
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