eLearning Day 7&8

The United States has a type of government known as a democratic republic. This is different from a direct democracy in that

• only people from a small, rich minority are allowed to vote.

• people vote for officials who represent them in government.

• people vote directly on issues to voice their opinion.

• political parties try to get support from a majority of the people.

A direct democracy is similar to a representative democracy because both forms of government

• allow citizens to vote in elections.

• do not protect the rights of the citizens

• have leaders with unlimited powers.

• are led by a single ruler.

Before a bill becomes a law, it must be evaluated by

• the legislative branch and executive branch.

• the judicial branch and the Supreme Court.

• the House of Representatives and courts.

• both major political parties within the Senate.

How do citizens participate in a representative government?

• They overthrow the king or queen.

• They vote for leaders in elections.

• They control the president's decisions.

• They write bills that become laws.

Which is the best example of American citizens defending our nation from threats to national security?

• joining the armed forces

• voting in elections

• participating in jury duty

• keeping informed on issues

the study of rights and duties of citizens

• citizenship

• civics

naturalization

• the idea that government receives its power from the people

• a legal process to obtain citizenship

Representation in the House is based on

• financial resources.

• geographical area.

• population.

• the will of the people.

According to the U.S. Constitution, who is above the law?

• Police Officers

• The President of The United States

• Nobody

• The Attorney General

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson