Comparing Political Systems Answers

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Read the passage. Which statement describes republicanism?

Republicanism and the consent of the govern work together in a democracy.

Republicanism gives absolute power to a leader, with few limitations.

Republicanism works with the principles of a theocracy to establish rule of law.

Republicanism is the belief that individual rights are more important than the community.

Review the image. How does the image help explain due process of law?

Justice is riding a snail, indicating that the process will not be rushed.

The sword represents the idea that the process of law ends in punishment.

Justice is blindfolded to show that she does not care about citizens.

The stones represent the ways citizens can stop due process.

How does the 10th Amendment create the system of federalism?

by sharing powers with state governments

by establishing three branches of government

by creating a system of checks and balances

by granting citizens the right to due process

What does this quotation reveal about the rule of law?

Judges are not allowed to make decisions based on a political party.

Judges are influenced by political winds.

The rule of law is addressed first in the Constitution.

In Caroline Kennedy’s opinion, the US should have an independent judiciary.

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