Roots of Democracy Practice

Which of the following can be described as giving the government the right to operate?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following can be described as no one person or group of people being above the law?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following can be defined as having elected people represent the voters in a government?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following keeps one branch of government from being too strong by limiting all three branches and restricting power?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following is defined by rights all people have?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to?

The President and Vice President can be impeached or removed from office.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to?

Even famous people get speeding tickets.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to?

The President of the United States (in the executive branch of government) can veto any law created by Congress (in the legislative branch of government).

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to?

If the President wants to declare war on a country, he needs congress' approval first.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to?

Citizens vote for the President every four years. They have a say in who leads the country.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances