What we missed last time Review

What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?

• In direct democracy, laws are made by a central authority without citizen input.

• In representative democracy, citizens directly participate in the drafting of laws.

• In direct democracy, citizens vote on laws themselves, while in representative democracy they elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

• In representative democracy, there is no citizen involvement in government.

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government.

• To declare independence from Britain.

• To explain the reasons for the Constitution and the goals of the government it establishes.

• To list the rights of the citizens.

What is the primary role of the presidential cabinet?

• To serve as the legislative body of the government.

• To act as advisors to the president.

• To elect the president.

• To interpret the laws.

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of natural rights as listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

What does Direct Democracy emphasize?

• The election of representatives to make decisions

• The direct involvement of citizens in shaping government actions and policies

• The role of a single leader in making decisions

• The use of a lottery system to make policy decisions

In Representative Democracy, who makes decisions for the citizens?

• A monarch

• Elected representatives

• Citizens themselves

• Foreign advisors

What does Popular Sovereignty refer to?

• The power of the judiciary within a political system

• The authority and power of the people within a political system

• The power of elected officials within a political system

• The power of monarchs within a political system

Which system of government has a centralized authority where power is concentrated in the national government?

• Federal System

• Confederation

• Unitary System

• None of the above

In which system of government is power divided and authority shared with the people?

• Unitary System

• Federal System

• Confederation

• Autocratic System

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals and objectives that the constitution seeks to achieve according to the learning material?

• Establishing justice

• Ensuring domestic tranquility

• Promoting the general welfare

• Creating a new currency system