week 2 ch 4 Lecture note quiz

What are civil liberties?

• Protections against discrimination.

• Guarantees of freedom from governmental interference.

• Rights to vote and participate in government.

• Rights to receive equal treatment under the law.

What must the government do to ensure civil rights?

• Allow people to say anything they want.

• Prevent discrimination based on arbitrary characteristics.

• Provide financial support to all citizens.

• Ensure freedom of speech.

What is the UDHR often cited as?

• A universal standard

• A regional guideline

• A national policy

• A temporary measure

What is one function of constitutions mentioned in the text?

• To increase government power

• To place limits on government power

• To eliminate government power

• To centralize government power

What is the primary focus of communitarian systems?

• Individual rights

• Community duties

• Economic growth

• Technological innovation

What do many authoritarian regimes in the East emphasize in their constitutions?

• The needs of the people over the individual

• The rights of the individual over the community

• The economic policies of the state

• The technological advancements allowed

Which of the following is true about modern liberal and libertarian governments?

• They are examples of communitarian systems

• They emphasize the community over the individual

• They are examples of individualist systems

• They emphasize the role of the government in the lives of individuals

What is emphasized by many authoritarian regimes in the East?

• Individual rights over community needs

• Community needs over individual rights

• Economic policies over technological advancements

• Technological advancements over cultural norms

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of constitutional governments?

• Rule of law

• Limited government

• Guarantees of individual rights

• Open government

Which principle ensures that the government respects the rule of law and balances government power with individual rights?

• Rule of law

• Limited government

• Due process

• Accountability