Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy – Complete Review

What does participatory democracy emphasize?

• Broad participation by citizens in political processes and civil society

• The role of organized groups and interest groups in influencing policy decisions

• Political power concentrated among a small, wealthy, and influential segment of society

Which model of representative democracy emphasizes the role of organized groups and interest groups in influencing policy decisions?

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elite democracy

Elite democracy suggests that political power is concentrated among a ________, wealthy, and influential segment of society, with limited popular participation.

• small

• large

• diverse

• average

The United States government is built on a foundation of democratic ideals, including natural rights, social contract, popular sovereignty, and ________ government.

• limited

• absolute

• authoritarian

• monarchic

Which document establishes a social contract and a system of limited government, serving as the blueprint for American democracy?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence asserts that all people possess fundamental rights—life, liberty, and ________—that cannot be taken away.

• property

• happiness

• justice

• equality

According to Federalist No. 10, what is the main benefit of a large republic?

• It allows for a strong national government to control all states.

• It is ideal for controlling factions and delegating authority to elected representatives.

• It emphasizes the value of a small, decentralized republic.

• It warns that a strong national government could threaten personal liberties.

Brutus No. 1 emphasizes the benefits of a ________ and warns that a strong national government could threaten personal liberties.

• small, decentralized republic

• large, centralized democracy

• monarchy with limited powers

• federation of independent states

Who supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

• Neither

Which group was concerned about threats to individual liberty under a strong central government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both

• Neither