Foundations of American Government Unit Study Guide

What is the form of government where the people rule by voting?

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What are the things you are required to do by law?

• Responsibilities

• Rights

• Duties

Which democratic principle states that everyone has to obey the law?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

What is the process of becoming a US citizen called?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Citizenship

Which democratic principle asserts that the people are the source of the government's power?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Majority Rule

Which amendment defines citizenship?

• 1st Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is required to become a naturalized American citizen?

• Pass a physical fitness test

• Pass a test (in English) and take an Oath of Allegiance

• Pay a fee

What are things that citizens should do but are not required by law?

• Rights

• Privileges

• Responsibilities

In which type of democracy do citizens get to vote on everything?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

What type of government is run by one person, who is above the law?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy