MCAS Review (1-4)

Front

A system where the people have the power to make decisions through voting or participation is called _________.

Back

Democracy

Front

The idea that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law is called _________.

Back

Rule of law

Front

A legal process where a group of citizens determines the outcome of a case is called _________

Back

Trial by jury

Front

According to Pericles' Funeral Oration, Athens is called a democracy mainly because:

Back

All citizens have equal rights and participate in government.

Front

According to Pericles' Funeral Oration, what counts in public responsibility is not membership of a particular class, but what?

Back

personal merit

Front

What is the definition of 'Republic'?

Back

A government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

Front

What does 'Separation of powers' mean?

Back

Dividing government roles among different branches.

Front

What is 'Civic duty'?

Back

Responsibility to contribute to the common good.

Front

According to Cicero in On the Republic, Book III, what is the highest law?

Back

The people's good is the highest law.

Front

Cicero says, 'True law is right reason in agreement with nature; it is of universal application, unchanging and everlasting.' What does he mean by this statement?

Back

That laws should be based on reason and nature, and apply to everyone at all times.