Unit 1 Foundations of American Government

What is the primary purpose of government?

• To create chaos and disorder

• To enforce public policies

• To eliminate societal rules

• To promote individualism

What are the two main types of democracy?

• Monarchy and Oligarchy

• Direct and Representative

• Anarchy and Republic

• Theocracy and Democracy

What Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of powers?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which philosopher believed in natural rights and that people could rebel if their rights were violated?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

What is the form of democracy practiced in the United States?

• Direct Democracy

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

What shift did the Enlightenment mark in political philosophy?

• Emphasis on absolute monarchy

• Shift towards reason and questioning absolute power

• Increase in religious authority

• Dependence on military power

Which principle of democracy involves the idea that no one is above the law?

• Transparency

• Rule of Law

• Accountability

• Citizen Participation

What is a primary drawback of direct democracy as discussed in the document?

• Complexity of laws

• Low citizen engagement

• Influence of wealthy individuals

• High voter turnout

Which principle ensures that government actions are open to the public and officials are held responsible?

• Due Process

• Limited Government

• Free and Fair Elections

• Transparency

In representative democracy, who makes decisions on behalf of the people?

• The entire citizenry

• Elected officials

• Appointed judges

• Petitioners