Chapter 5 Gov and Eco Review 2

What group created and practiced direct democracy?

• Iranians

• Ancient Greeks/Athenians

• Cubans

• Americans

Governments can misuse power by...

• Taking away citizens' rights and freedoms.

• Harshly punishing those who disagree with government policies.

• Hold "elections" that aren't really free or fair.

• All options listed

What is the purpose of a military draft?

• To expand a country's armed forces in time of crisis.

• To have options in being able to choose the best leader.

• To give opportunity to every citizen in our nation to go to war.

• none of the options listed

Who is required to register with the Selective Service System in the United States?

• women and men over the age of 16

• men at the age of 18

• men over the age of 21

• only women

Rights and responsibilities are the things we should do as citizens, but are not required by law.

• True

• False

Duties and roles of United States citizens are required by law.

• True

• False

For our system of justice to function, citizens must...

• pay their taxes

• fulfill their duty to serve on juries and appear as witnesses.

• not appear in court when called for jury duty.

• fulfill their duty and serve in the armed forces.

A direct democracy...

• allows the government to have complete control of all civilian life.

• works best in small communities.

• is an indirect form of democracy; citizens do not elect representatives to make government decisions on their behalf.

• has no formal or informal limits to government.

In an unlimited government system most governments protect their citizens' rights and freedoms.

• True

• False

Under Limited Government, social welfare policies seek to improve the quality of their citizens' lives.

• True

• False