Influences on American Government

Which type of government has one single, strong leader?

• autocracy

• democracy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

Which type of government has citizens participate in government decisions?

• democracy

• absolute monarchy

• dictatorship

• anarchy

Which document first put the rule of law into writing?

• Magna Carta
• U.S. Constitution
• Petition of Right

• English Bill of Rights

What is habeas corpus?

• A law that says you do not have to house soldiers.

• A legal document that explains why a person is being held in custody/arrested.

• A law that governs the rights of the accused in court.
• A principle that allows for the immediate release of prisoners.

Which of these is a type of representative government?

• Citizens voting on representatives to make laws.

• A king making all decisions.

• A small group of military leaders making all decisions.

• A group of religious members making all decisions.

What is a social contract?

• A social contract is a legal document that outlines government regulations.
• A social contract is a financial agreement between two parties.
• A social contract is a formal treaty between nations.
• A social contract is an implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.

What are natural rights?

• Natural rights are inherent rights that every individual possesses, such as life, liberty, and property.
• Natural rights are privileges granted by the government.
• Natural rights are rights that only apply to certain groups of people.
• Natural rights are temporary rights that can be revoked.

What is the consent of the governed?

• The consent of the governed is a historical term that has no relevance today.
• The consent of the governed is a legal document signed by citizens.
• The consent of the governed refers to the government's right to impose taxes without approval.
• The consent of the governed is the principle that a government's legitimacy comes from the approval of its citizens.

What is the right to revolution?

• The right to revolution allows citizens to vote for their leaders.
• The right to revolution is a legal process for changing laws.
• The right to revolution is a guideline for peaceful protests.
• The right to revolution is the principle that people can overthrow an unjust government.

What is popular sovereignty?

• The belief that only the government should make decisions.
• A system where the military governs the people.
• The idea that sovereignty is held by a single ruler.
• Popular sovereignty is the doctrine that the people have the right to govern themselves.