6.1 Introduction to the U.S. Government

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a government to be based on the principles of democracy?

• Because it allows leaders to make decisions without input

• Because it ensures power is held by the people and their representatives

• Because it prevents any form of decision-making

• Because it only benefits elected officials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Rule of Law' in the U.S. government?

• Only citizens must follow the law, not officials.

• Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

• Government officials are above the law.

• Only the president must follow the law.

Multiple Choice

Which democratic idea ensures that citizens have certain rights and freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Rule of Law

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key democratic ideas in the U.S. government?

• Rule of Law

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Sharing power between the national and ___ governments is called federalism.

Sentence Stem:
This purpose of the U.S. government is ____ and it is important because ____.