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Question 1.
A representative form of democracy allows the people to vote on laws.

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Question 2.
Political science is the study of who gets what, when and how.

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Question 3.
Elites always use their power to oppress the masses.

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Question 4.
Americans are largely apathetic and ill informed about policy questions, and so are highly influenced by elites.

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Question 5.
Equality before the law is one of the purposes of government.

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Question 6.
Only governments can legitimately use force to uphold the laws.


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Question 7.
The origins of government can be linked to warfare in society.

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Question 8.
National Parks are an example of a public good.

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Question 9.
Governments based upon consent of the people have a special claim to legitimacy.


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Question 10.
A New England town meeting is an example of direct democracy.

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