Principles of Government Quiz

Which principle is described as "The government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do"?

• A) Limited government

• B) Rule of law

• C) Democracy

• D) Individual Rights

What does the word "Democracy" come from?

• Two ancient Roman words

• Two ancient Greek words

• Two ancient Egyptian words

• Two ancient Chinese words

What is the Greek word for "the people"?

• Kratia

• Demos

• Polis

• Agora

Who elects the officeholders in a representative democracy?

• The military

• The President

• Citizens

• Judges

What is the role of a United States Senator?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws on behalf of the people

• To create laws without input

What does "Consent" mean in the context of "Consent of the governed"?

• Authority

• Permission

• Control

• Leadership

What does "Governed" refer to in the principle of "Consent of the governed"?

• Leaders

• Officials

• People

• Government

What is the definition of democracy according to the provided learning material?

• A) A government in which a single person holds all the power.

• B) A government in which citizens hold the power to rule.

• C) A government ruled by a monarch.

• D) A government controlled by a small group of elites.

In a democracy, who is responsible for making decisions according to the learning material?

• A) The monarch

• B) The military

• C) The citizens

• D) The elites

What type of government is described as one where the people rule?

• A) Monarchy

• B) Oligarchy

• C) Democracy

• D) Dictatorship