Introduction to Basic Government Principles in Texas History

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History
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7th - 10th Grade
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James WRIGHT
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
a Written Plan for government that explains what the purpose of government is and how it will operate; reflects the beliefs and values of a society's people.
Limited Goverment
Constitution
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Based on the idea that the government duty is to serve and protect it's people; in a democratic society, safeguards are established to prevent the government from abusing its power; defines what government leaders should and should not do.
Constitution
Limited Goverment
Indivisual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Basic Freedoms that people should have in a free society; includes right to life liberty, property, pursuit of happiness, fair legal proceedings (due process), etc.
Constitution
Limited Govermnet
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Based on the principle of majority rule, the idea or person that receives the most votes wins; is foundational to the idea that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Constitution
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Representatives are elected by the people to serve at the will of the people; form of indirect democracy; representative may be voted out of office if they become unpopular with the people.
Constitution
Limited Goverment
Indivisual Rights
Popular sovereignty
Republicanism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these vocabulary words best match the picture?
Constitution
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Republicanism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Match the Vocabulary word to this picture.
Individual Rights
Constitution
Limited Goverment
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
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