Purpose of Government

This branch of government has the power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle social/lawful disputes.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch of government has the power to make laws and frame public policies.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch of government has the power to execute, enforce, and administer laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The concept that government is not all powerful and it is restricted; individuals have particular, guaranteed rights.

• Limited government

• Representative government

• Universal suffrage

• Democracy

The concept that all adult citizens have the right to vote in a sovereign state.

• Limited government

• Representative government

• Universal suffrage

• Constitution

The concept that the powers of government rest with a majority of the people; rule by the people

• Limited government

• Universal suffrage

• Constitution

• Democracy

This is a body of law, written or implied, that sets out the principles, structure, and processes of the government.

• Democracy

• Constitution

• Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is NOT required for the formation of a state?

• Population

• Territory

• Freedom

• Government

• Sovereignty

American government is (check all that apply)

• a social democracy

• a constitutional republic

• a federal republic

• a direct democracy

• a presidential system

Who devised the separation of powers of government into three, co-equal branches?

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Rousseau