How we govern Ourselves

Governments are elected by the citizens ALWAYS.

• True

• False

In a democratic society, the government is elected by the citizens.

• True

• False

"...a group of people who manage the affairs or goals of a country guided by the

constitution" is called ?

• the opposition

• the senate

• the parliament

• the government

The three arms of Central Government are the Legislature, the __________ and the Executive.

"when a country or group separates from a larger group or country" this is called

• secession

• constitution

• referendum

• anarchy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Democracy?

• citizens are equal under the law

• there is a free media

• elections are held regularly

• there is one political party

Which of the following are functions of the government? Check ALL that apply.

• securing jobs for political supporters

• making and enforcing laws to help maintain order

• providing public services like education

• working with other countries to promote trade

Democracy is NOT based on which principle

• fairness

• equity for some

• justice for all

• equal rights

A constitution is important because it:

• decides who will govern the country

• sets out a citizen's rights and freedoms

• limits the freedom of the press

• set out the taxes citizens will pay

One important characteristic of a democracy is "majority rule and minority rights". This means

• the decisions made by the government is based on the wishes of a few only

• the decisions made by the government is based on majority of the population's wishes only

• the decisions made by the government is based on the majority of the of the population while taking minority rights into consideration