Understanding Government and Rights

What are "natural rights"?

• Rights given by the government

• Rights that people are born with

• Rights that can be taken away

• Rights that only apply to adults

What is the "state of nature"?

• A place where everyone follows strict laws

• A situation where there is no government or laws

• A type of government with a king

• A peaceful society with no conflicts

What does "consent of the governed" mean?

• The government can do whatever it wants

• People agree to be ruled by a government

• Only the rich can vote

• The government is chosen by a king

What is a "republican government"?

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government where people elect representatives

• A government with no leaders

• A government where everyone votes on every issue

What is a "constitutional government"?

• A government with unlimited power

• A government that follows a set of laws or a constitution

• A government that changes laws frequently

• A government run by a single person

What is a "dictatorial government"?

• A government where everyone has equal power

• A government ruled by a single leader with total control

• A government that is elected by the people

• A government with no rules

What is the "social contract"?

• An agreement between people to form a society and government

• A contract between businesses

• A law that everyone must follow

• A promise to never break the law

What is "direct democracy"?

• A system where people elect representatives to make decisions

• A system where people vote on all decisions directly

• A system where a king makes all decisions

• A system where only the wealthy can vote

What is "civic virtue"?

• The idea that people should act for the good of themselves only

• The idea that people should act for the good of their community

• The idea that people should not participate in government

• The idea that only leaders should have virtues

What is meant by the "common good"?

• The benefit of a single person

• The benefit of the entire community or society

• The benefit of the government only

• The benefit of businesses