Republic means the same as

• individual rights

• direct democracy

• consent of the governed

• representative democracy

Limited government means that the power of

• elected officials has no limits

• voters has extensive limits

• elected officials has limits

• voters has no limits

The idea of the social contract is that a government is only legitimate if it has

• limited rights for the governed

• restrictions on democracy

• consent of the governed

• indirect democracy

Under the Rule of Law,

• the creators of the law must follow it, but those against it do not have to

• people who object to the laws can apply for exemptions from it

• everyone, including government officials, must abide by the laws

• government officials are exempt from punishment under the law

Philosophers like John Locke argued that all humans

• tend toward destructive behavior

• want government to restrict democracy

• seek power so government should be limited

• have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property

In an indirect democracy, major laws and rules are made by

• majority vote of the people

• the top executive official

• elected representatives

• state-level executives

Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives?

• Andy forgets to complete his chores.

• Sarah has an argument with her boss.

• Julie gets a speeding ticket from police.

• Robb volunteers to tutor young students.

Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives?

• Voting booths are set up at a library.

• Local doctors speak to a citizen group.

• A local group organizes a park cleanup.

• Road traffic is heaviest in the afternoon.

Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives?

• Deer appear each afternoon to graze in the local park.

• Two neighbors discuss whether to buy a lawn service.

• A new on-ramp to the highway is under construction.

• A soccer coach encourages his players to run during the off season.

A jus soli citizen was

• given status by blood relation

• born on the country's territory

• adopted from a foreign country

• naturalized through that process