Introduction to Government

Which of the following best describes the Rule of Law

• When no ruler is above the law, and must abide by the same laws as regular citizens.

• When a ruler's power is unlimited and they can do whatever they want.

• When a country's government officials are corrupt.

What is a monarchy?

• Rule by a few elites whose right to rule is based on possession of wealth, social status, military position or achievements.

• A form of government that gives power to the people by allowing them to vote.

• A form of government in which the power of the king or queen is inherited and passed down through generations

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government in which the power of the king or queen is inherited and passed down through generations

• Rule by a few elites whose right to rule is based on possession of wealth, social status, military position or achievements.

• A form of government that gives power to the people by allowing them to vote.

• Representatives are elected by the people to make decisions on their behalf. This is called a representative democracy

What is a democracy?

• a form of government that gives power to the people by allowing them to vote.

• rule by a few elites whose right to rule is based on possession of wealth, social status, military position or achievements.

• A form of government in which the power of the king or queen is inherited and passed down through generations

How is a direct democracy different than a representative democracy?

• A direct democracy elects people to Congress to vote on issues.

• A representative democracy allows all people to vote on all issues

• In a direct democracy, citizens vote on all issues. In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to vote on their behalf.

Which of the following is the best synonym for liberty?

• corruption

• freedom

• monarchy

• trading

Where did democracy first orginiate?

• America

• Ancient Greece

• The Panama Canal

• The United Kingdom (England)

The United States' democracy is....

• Rule by Law

• Rule by Man

What is the balance that democratic countries are trying to reach?

• The balance between independence and equality

• The balance between freedom and equality

• The balance between right and wrong

• The balance between representative and direct democracy

Why do democratic societies have law and order?

• To provide for military funding

• To make people rich

• To keep people safe

• To keep law enforcement officer's jobs