What is government Unit 2

What would life be like for people in a state of nature?

Where does government get its right to govern?

• The people

• The police

• The governor

• Local mayor

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect peoples natural rights

• To educate its citizens

• To hold fair elections

• To provide structure and order

What is common good?

• Good for the community as a whole

• Only good for some people

• Good for people in Illinois

• A good idea for citizens

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government led by a king or queen

• Government ruled by the people

• A government led by a small group of wealthy people

• A government led by old people

What is an autocratic (dictatorial) government?

• A government with unlimited power

• A government that follows all the rules

• A constitutional government

• Government led by a king or queen

What is the importance of delegates in government?

• Elected leaders that represent and serve the interests of the citizens

• The delegates look out for their own interests.

• The delegates are unelected.

• Citizens do not need delegates to serve their interests.

Who were the citizens in a Republican Government?

• Most men who participated in government

• Women who voted for leaders

• All men who lived in Rome

• Children who voted in Rome

An agreement to create a government and follow its laws is know as a

• social contract

• natural agreement

• constitution

• declaration of intent

Citizens who put the common good above their own selfish interests demonstrate

• civic virtue

• separation of powers

• balance of powers

• democracy