Role of Government in Society

What role does the government play in society?

• Enforcing laws

• Providing entertainment

• Selling products

• None of the above

Which of the following is a principle that the government was founded on?

• Freedom

• Tyranny

• Ignorance

• Disrespect

What is Republicanism as described in the context of government principles?

• A system where the government is elected by a small group of elites.

• A belief that government should be based on the consent of the people and people exercise their power by voting for political representatives.

• A form of government where the ruler inherits their position.

• A political system where the government controls all economic and political decisions.

How does Republicanism benefit the community?

• By limiting the power of the government.

• By emphasizing individual wealth.

• By emphasizing the participation of citizens for the good of the community, state, country.

• By allowing unrestricted powers to the representatives.

What is the principle of limited government?

• The government has unlimited power.

• Only certain citizens must obey the law.

• The government and its officials are bound by the law.

• Government leaders are exempt from legal consequences.

What happens to citizens who do not obey the law under a limited government?

• They receive rewards.

• They are subject to fines and punishment.

• They are promoted in government positions.

• Nothing happens.

What can happen to government leaders who do not follow the law in a system of limited government?

• They can ignore the law without consequences.

• They receive a higher position in the government.

• They can have the same punishment as other citizens and be removed from office.

• They are automatically re-elected.

What is the primary purpose of having checks and balances in a government system?

• To ensure all branches have equal power

• To prevent any one branch from having too much power

• To allow one branch to control the others

• To make the judicial branch the most powerful

Which branches of government are involved in the system of checks and balances?

• Executive and legislative only

• Legislative, executive, and judicial

• Executive and judicial only

• Legislative and judicial only

What ability does each branch of government have in a system with checks and balances?

• To ignore the actions of other branches

• To collaborate on all decisions

• To exercise controls over the other branches

• To operate independently without interference