Foundations of American Gov

The principle that government is based on clear and fairly enforced laws and that no one is above the law is

• Constitutionalism
• Majority Rule
• Rule of Law
• Limited Government

The belief that government should operate according to an agreed set of laws

• Constitutionalism
• Majority Rule
• Rule of Law
• Limited Government

Separation of Powers is the principle that

• The branches of government can "check" each other
• Each branch of government has a different job
• The branches of government aren't allowed to talk to each other
• Each branch of government is required to be housed in a separate building

Which concept of American democracy came from Judaism?

• Representative Government
• Direct Democracy
• Justice
• Rule of Law

Which concept of American democracy came from Ancient Rome?

• Representative Government
• Direct Democracy
• Justice
• Rule of Law

Which concept of American democracy came from the Magna Carta?

• Representative Government
• Direct Democracy
• Justice
• Rule of Law

Which concept of American democracy came from Ancient Greece?

• Representative Government
• Direct Democracy
• Justice
• Rule of Law

Which concept of American democracy came from English Parliament?

• Equality in the Eyes of God
• Limited Government
• Justice
• Rule of Law

Natural Laws, Representative Government, and Civic virtue are concepts included in the

• Religious and Classical Roots
• English Roots
• English Enlightenment Thinkers
• French Enlightenment Thinkers

Separation of powers and popular sovereignty are contributions of

• Religious and Classical Roots
• English Roots
• English Enlightenment Thinkers
• French Enlightenment Thinkers