Roots

The Roman Republic developed the concept of government in which....

• the emperor ran the government 

• citizens participated directly

• citizens elected representatives

• the king shared power with Parliament

Which of the Roots of Democracy does the following example apply to? By electing officials in or voting them out, the citizens of the United States give their approval for the government to operate.

• 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 preamble of the Constitution starts out with the words, “We the people…” The people are the ones who give the government its power.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to? The President and Vice President can be impeached or removed from office.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to? Even famous people get speeding tickets.

• 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 of the United States (in the executive branch of government) can veto any law created by Congress (in the legislative branch of 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? If the President wants to declare war on a country, he needs congress' approval first.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to? Citizens have the right to protest against government policies.

• A) Rule of Law

• B) Consent of the Governed

• C) Representative Government

• D) Individual Rights

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

• A) Rule of Law

• B) Consent of the Governed

• C) Representative Government

• D) Individual Rights

Which Root of Democracy does the following example apply to? The government is accountable to the people and must operate within the law.

• A) Rule of Law

• B) Consent of the Governed

• C) Representative Government

• D) Individual Rights