U.S Gov & Civics Chapter 2

What is the concept of Limited Government?

• Government has unrestricted power.

• Government is restricted in what it may do, and individuals have rights that cannot be taken away.

• Government should serve the will of the people.

• Government can take away any rights it chooses.

What does Representative Government mean?

• Government should serve the will of the people.

• Government should have absolute power.

• Government should be led by a single ruler.

• Government should not consider the will of the people.

What is the Magna Carta known for?

• Establishing a monarchy.

• Guaranteeing fundamental rights like trial by jury and due process.

• Creating a new form of government.

• Allowing the king to have absolute power.

What does Due Process protect against?

• Arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property.

• Freedom of speech.

• Right to bear arms.

• Freedom of religion.

What did the Petition of Right demand?

• The king could imprison anyone at will.

• The king could impose taxes without consent.

• The king could no longer imprison or punish without lawful judgment.

• The king could rule without a parliament.

What did the English Bill of Rights prohibit?

• A standing army in peacetime without parliament's consent.

• Freedom of speech.

• The right to bear arms.

• Freedom of religion.

What is a Charter?

• A written grant of authority from the king.

• A declaration of war.

• A peace treaty.

• A new law.

What does Bicameral mean?

• A single legislative chamber.

• Two legislative bodies that are separate in deliberation.

• A monarchy.

• A dictatorship.

What is a Unicameral legislative body?

• Having two legislative chambers.

• Having a single legislative chamber.

• Having no legislative chamber.

• Having multiple legislative chambers.

What is a Confederation?

• A single powerful government.

• A joining of several groups for a common purpose.

• A monarchy.

• A dictatorship.