PID4: Purpose of Govt & Democracy

What is a key characteristic of a country's territory?

• Power

• Land

• Laws / Rules

• Economy

What does sovereignty in a country imply?

• Economic stability

• Large population

• Power and self-governing

• Advanced technology

Which of the following is a purpose of government?

• Increase population and expand land

• Take care and protect its citizens

• Get more power and money

• Promote individual wealth

Which level of government oversees the entire country in the U.S.?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• County

What is one of the jobs of the federal government?

• Oversee community issues

• Take care of local zoning

• Take care of schools, police and DMV

• Pass & enforce laws

What is an example of a law managed at the state level?

• Military

• Social Security

• Marriage (>18)

• Civil Rights

The three branches of government are:

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• Civil, Criminal, Administrative

In a democracy, where does the power rest?

• With the government

• With the people

• With the military

• With the judicial

Which of the following is an element of democracy?

• 
  Individual liberty is restricted

• Public schools are exclusive

• Equality is promoted

• Only majority rights are respected

What type of democracy involves people voting for representatives?

• Absolute Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

• Controlled Democracy