GOVT. Units 1 and 2 Review: Concepts of Democracy

What is the fundamental worth and dignity of the individual according to the fundamental concepts of democracy?

• The belief in the inherent value of each person

• The importance of majority rule

• The necessity of a free market economy

• The significance of a strong central government

Fill in the blank: All persons are entitled to ______ and equal treatment under the law.

• rights

• privileges

• benefits

• immunities

Which of the following is a principle of citizenship in the United States?

• Citizenship by birth anywhere in the world

• Citizenship by virtue of being born in the United States

• Citizenship by naturalization only

• Citizenship by owning property

The process by which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a United States citizen is called:

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Visa Application

According to the fundamental concepts of democracy, the majority rule expresses:

• the decision of the largest group should be accepted by all.

• the rights of the minority are more important than the majority.

• every individual has an equal say in decision-making.

• the government should be controlled by a single leader.

Fill in the blank: The Constitution of the United States protects the rights of the few from ______.

• the majority

• the government

• foreign powers

• themselves

Who authored the Virginia Plan, which proposed a federal government of three separate branches?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which philosopher is most associated with the concept of limited government in the Constitution of Virginia and the United States?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

What is the principle of government authority coming only from the consent of the governed associated with?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

Which document is known for incorporating the idea of separation of powers?

• Magna Carta

• English Petition of Rights

• English Bill of Rights

• Constitution of Virginia