US Givernment Unit 1 Review

What is a democracy?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by a few elites

• Government where power rests with the people

• Government controlled by religion

What distinguishes a republic from a direct democracy?

• Citizens vote on every law

• A monarch leads the government

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions

• Religion guides the laws

Which principle divides power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

What is federalism?

• Rule by a dictator

• Power shared between national and state governments

• Government controlled by one party

• Citizens vote on all laws

Which system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Republic

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• The king has absolute power

• Government is based on the will of the people

• Religion controls the government

• Military rules the country

Natural rights include which of the following?

• Freedom of religion only

• Life, liberty, and property

• Voting rights

• Right to bear arms

What is the social contract theory?

• Citizens agree to obey laws in exchange for protection

• Government is chosen by divine right

• Kings are born to rule

• People have no say in government

What is limited government?

• Government with total control

• Government restricted by laws and a constitution

• Government led by a monarch

• Government based on religion

Which document formally declared American independence?

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution