Foundations of American Government Review

Which ancient civilization is known for direct citizen participation in its democracy?

• Roman Republic

• Athenian Democracy

• Iroquois Confederacy

• Magna Carta

What principle is associated with the Magna Carta?

• Social contract

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited monarchy

• Federal system

Which philosopher is known for the concept of natural rights including life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

What is a key feature of the English Bill of Rights?

• Social equality

• Direct democracy

• Parliamentary power

• Checks and balances

Which document is known for establishing a federal system and individual rights?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Virginia Company Charters

How does the concept of 'checks and balances' function in a government?

• By protecting individual rights

• By providing a federal system of governance

• By ensuring no single branch of government becomes too powerful

• By allowing citizens to vote directly on laws

What is the significance of the Virginia Company Charters?

• They outlined the separation of powers

• They established a limited monarchy

• They introduced the concept of self-governance in colonies

• They were the first to mention due process

Which principle is demonstrated by the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Limited government

• Natural rights

• Federal system model

• Direct democracy

What is a modern application of the principle of 'consent of the governed'?

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The implementation of a federal system

• The requirement of regular elections

• The protection of individual rights

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizenship in a democratic society?

• Free expression

• Voting

• Civic participation

• Equal protection