Understanding Democratic Principles

What is the principle of Limited Government?

• A government can only make decisions and pass laws that follow the Constitution

• Power in the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into branches

• People have the right to vote for leaders

Which democratic ideal states that power in the government comes from the people?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Civil Rights

What does the Separation of Powers ensure?

• The government is divided into branches and each branch has a responsibility

• All groups and individuals have the same rights and freedoms

• People have the right to live their lives without interference

• There are rights that the government can’t take away

What is the main idea of Federalism?

• People have the power of choice

• The government is divided between the national and state governments

• Government leaders have to follow the laws that are written

• There are rights that the government can’t take away

What does Republicanism allow people to do?

• Vote for leaders of the government

• Live their lives without interference

• Have rights that the government can’t take away

• Ensure government leaders follow the law

What is meant by Individual Rights?

• People can choose what they want to do (unless it causes harm to others)

• The government is divided into branches

• All groups and individuals have the same rights and freedoms

• Government leaders have to follow the laws that are written

What does the Rule of Law require from government leaders?

• To follow the laws that are written

• To ensure all groups have the same rights

• To divide power between national and state governments

• To allow people to vote for leaders

What does Equality ensure in a democratic society?

• All groups and individuals have the same rights and freedoms

• The government is divided into branches

• People have the right to live their lives without interference

• There are rights that the government can’t take away

What are Civil Rights?

• Rights that the government can’t take away

• The division of government into branches

• The power of the people to vote

• The requirement for leaders to follow the law

What is the purpose of keeping the government from becoming too powerful?

• To ensure people are protected

• To allow government leaders to have more power

• To make one group of citizens more important

• To prevent people from voting