Principles of Democracy Quiz Prep

Rather than choosing a direct democracy for a government, as Greece did, Rome became a republic because _______________.

• Rome and Greece were frequently at war, therefore Rome did not want to copy Greece's form of government.

• The size of the Roman territory and the population made direct democracy impossible to manage.

• The Roman Emperor blocked any attempt to allow all Roman citizens to directly vote for laws.

What does this excerpt from the Magna Carta mean? No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land...

• Individuals cannot be punished without a trial by jury.

• Crime is a huge problem in England during the 1200s.

• The king is a criminal and is likely to be arrested.

What does this excerpt from the Magna Carta mean?

The barons shall elect twenty-five of their number to keep…the peace and liberties granted and confirmed to them by this charter.

• The Magna Carta is likely to create violence and conflict.

• The king has asked the barons to intervene to defend the Magna Carta.

• The barons will choose people to represent them so that they can defend the Magna Carta.

When the Pilgrims arrived in what would become Massachusetts, they wrote and signed the Mayflower Compact. The Compact...

• firmly stated their loyalty to England and King James I.

• established the first government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

• organized the pilgrims into occupations and social classes.

Which Pillar of Government does this describe?

A government in which voters, as well as a constitution (like a set of laws), play a part in 'checking', or controlling the government's power.

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

• Limited Government

Which Pillar of Government does this describe?

First, a citizen can only be punished for an offense that is clearly defined by law. Second, no individual, ruler, or government is above the law. Third, laws must be based on agreed-upon ideas of fairness, morality, and justice.

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Social Contract

Which pillar of government is described by the following?

Freedoms that are believed to be given by God, and are considered as inherent rights that all people possess from the moment they are born. These generally include life, liberty, and property.

• Separation of Power

• Natural Rights

• Consent of the Governed

Which pillar of government does this describe?

The government is divided into different branches so that no part of the government becomes too strong. This system means that each branch has the power to limit the others.

• Social Contract

• Limited Contract

• Separation of Power

Which Pillar does this describe? The belief is that the power of real, respected governments should come from the permission of the people who are ruled by that government.

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Social Contract

Which pillar of government does this describe?

An agreement exists between rulers and the people they rule. Each side of this agreement has certain rights and responsibilities towards the other.

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

• Limited Government