Roots

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? Citizens vote for the President every four years. They have a say in who leads the country.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? In the United States, we do not all go to Washington D.C. to state our opinion or vote on issues. This is because we have representatives that do it for us.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? People elect representatives on both the state and national level to speak for them in the government.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution makes sure all people have these.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? The President can veto a bill passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? Laws apply equally to all citizens, regardless of their status or position.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? Citizens have the right to express their opinions and beliefs without fear of government retaliation.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? The government derives its power from the people and must have their consent to govern.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? The Constitution limits the powers of the government to protect the freedoms of the people.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? Citizens can challenge the government in court if they believe their rights have been violated.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances