1.1 Vocab Quiz

What is it called when the government is divided into different branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities?

• Civic Virtue

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Personal Responsibility

Which principle ensures that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law?

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Polis

What do we call the idea that citizens should be involved in their community and government by voting, volunteering, or attending meetings?

• Civic Participation

• Republicanism

• Legislative Bodies

• Constitutional Republic

A government where people vote for representatives to make decisions for them is known as a:

• Democracy

• Representative Government

• Polis

• Republic

The U.S. Constitution is an example of a:

• Civic Virtue

• Written Constitution

• Legislative Body

• Personal Responsibility

Which term refers to the belief that every person has value and should be treated with respect?

• Civic Virtue

• Equality

• Legislative Body

• Personal Responsibility

What is the term for the idea that citizens have a duty to be good members of their community, such as by following laws and respecting others?

• Civic Participation

• Civic Virtue

• Republicanism

• Justice

A country that operates under a written set of laws and where elected officials represent the people is known as a:

• Polis

• Constitutional Republic

• Legislative Body

• Democracy

Which term describes a government in which the power comes from the people, who elect leaders to make decisions?

• Republic

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

• Legislative Bodies

What is the concept that people have the right to choose their leaders and have a say in government decisions?

• Civic Virtue

• Voting Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Justice