A piece of coastal land, and the surrounding fishing areas, has been occupied by a fishing society for centuries. This society does not have a government, or acknowledge that any larger government rules over them.QuestionUse the passage to answer the question.Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country?(1 point)Responsesyes, because it includes a defined piece of landyes, because it includes a defined piece of landno, because it does not have an organized governmentno, because it does not have an organized governmentno, because it mostly includes sea space rather than landno, because it mostly includes sea space rather than landyes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the areayes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area
The correct answer is: no, because it does not have an organized government.
Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?(1 point)Responsesto give states rights within the nationto give states rights within the nationto give individuals rights within their statesto give individuals rights within their statesto outline the powers of a new federal governmentto outline the powers of a new federal governmentto limit the powers of the existing federal governmentto limit the powers of the existing federal government
The correct answer is: to outline the powers of a new federal government.
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?(1 point)ResponsesIn a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
The correct answer is: In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select all that apply.(1 point)ResponsesThe judicial system is controlled by the legislature.The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.The three branches of government can check and balance each other.The three branches of government can check and balance each other.Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations.
The correct answers are:
- The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
- Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.