Khan Academy US Government: Ideals of Democracy

In a _________________ Government, everyone must obey the same laws including rulers and leaders like the President and government officials.

• Federal

• Unlimited

• Limited

• Democratic

Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"

• to make it clear that more than one person wrote the Constitution

• to differentiate it from other famous documents

• to establish that the power of the government comes from the people

• to ensure that people stop and read the document

A system of government where power of government is restricted by law or a written Constitution:

• republicanism

• social contract

• participatory government

• limited government

The principle that ultimate power resides in the consent of the governed (the people):

• social contract

• participatory government

• popular sovereignty

• republicanism

Which of the following most accurately describes the social contract theory?

• People give up their power to government, while government protects the people.

• God gave rulers the power to control government and the state.

• People owe allegiance to any government that promotes strong national defense.

• Governments should be under the authority of the strongest individuals.

Which fundamental belief is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• The government should guarantee every citizen economic security.

• The national government and state governments should have equal power.

• Rulers derive their power from God and are therefore bound to protect people’s natural rights

• If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.

This origin theory says the state was given its power from God.

• Force

• Evolutionary

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

What listed the rights of the people and England’s Parliament, that also limited the king’s power even more?

• Parliament
• Constitution
• Great Charter
• English Bill of Rights

Which one is NOT one of the 5 main functions of governments?

• Maintain Order

• Enrich Elected Officials

• Provide National Security

• Provide Public Services

A government in which voters hold sovereign power; elected representatives, responsible to the people, exercise that power.

• Nation

• State

• Democracy

• Republic