Foundations of Government

The principle of government that divides power between different groups or branches is:

• consent of the governed

• separation of powers

• majority rights

• social contract

In the U.S. we elect our government officials. This principle is called:

• Separation of Power

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

Mayor Forsythe received a speeding ticket in Farmington, even though he is part of the city government. What principle of government does this describe?

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

In this system (type), governmental power is divided between federal, state, and local governments:

• Representative Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Social Contract

What is the best reason for why the U.S. government has three branches (Executive, Legislative, Judicial), each with its own powers and responsibilities?

• This allows more people to participate in democracy

• Each branch governs a different level of government (local, state, and federal)

• The Greeks/Athenians had a representative democracy

• This prevents any one person or group from having too much power

What does the idea of the Rule of Law mean?

• Leaders Don't Have to Obey the Law

• The Law Applies To All People Equally

• The Is No Written Laws to Follow

To keep one person from becoming to powerful the U.S. Government is formed in this way:

• With a Federal, State and Local Level

• With a Legislative, Executive, Judicial Branch

• With a Dictator as The Supreme Leader in Charge

• With a Constitutional Monarchy

Three Levels of Government in a Federalism System:

• National, International, Continental

• Army, Navy, Air Force

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local