Lesson 1.3. American Representative Democracy

Which document was the first to limit a king's power?

• Magna Carta
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights

A government whose powers are restricted by a system of laws is a

Which one of the following is NOT a key principle of American representative government?

• Equality in voting

• Majority rule and minority rights

• Individual freedom

• Involuntary consent to be governed

The ideals and standards that constitute American political culture are embodied in the Declaration of Independence and carried out by the

The _______ sets forth basic civil liberties in the United States.

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights
• Manifest Destiny

• Emancipation Proclamation

Does the United States really have a completely free enterprise system? Explain.

Parisanship is

• a form of economic policy
• a type of government
• strong allegiance to a political party or group
• a method of voting

In the recent two decades, voters increasingly identified as (see graph on pg. 22)

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Independents

The belief that many cultures that make up a society should remain distinct and be protected by laws is

Why is the increase in aging Americans and the low birthrate becoming an issue?