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WGU C181 Objective Assessment Review Questions 1.Which economic theory is aligned with the political theory of libertarian- ism>> Laissez-faire 2.Which political ideology opposes government control and also values freedom over order>> Libertarianism 3.What is an example of equality of opportunity>> We all have the same chance to succeed in life.
4.Federal law requires that employers pay men and women equally for
equal work: Equality of outcome
5.Which process does the majoritarian model of democracy specify for selecting public officials>> Popular election of members of Congress 6.Where does sovereign power reside in a republican system of govern- ment>> The people 7.Which term characterizes the relationship between the federal government and the various state governments under dual federalism>> Tension 8.How does the constitutional principle of separation of powers protect liberty>> It ensures that all government power does not fall to a single branch of government. 1 / 2
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9.How does the constitution establish the principle of separation of pow- ers>> By creating independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches with distinct functions.
10.Judicial Branch: Power to interpret laws
11.Executive branch: Power to pardon
12.Legislative branch: Confirmation power
13.How can Congress override a presidential veto>> If 2/3 of both houses of Congress vote to override it.
14.Which clause in the Constitution prevents the federal government from losing power to the states>> Supremacy clause 15.Which phrase from the preamble to the Constitution acknowledges the failure of the Articles of Confederation>> "In order to form a more perfect union" 16.Which aspect of social contract theory did Thomas Jefferson use as the basis for the Declaration of Independance>> People have the right to remove rulers who are no longer serving their purpose.
17.What is the significance of Shay's Rebellion>> It demonstrated the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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