Exploring We the People: Lesson 3 Insights

Where did the founders of the American government get their ideas from?

• Their own imagination

• Ancient civilizations

• Modern European governments

• Science fiction

What was NOT ruled by a king but by its citizens?

• The Roman Empire

• Medieval England

• The Roman Republic

• Ancient Greece

What is a form of government where people elect representatives?

• Republican government

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

Why are representatives important in a large community?

• To rule the community

• To abolish laws

• To make laws faster

• To entertain the citizens

What is the main purpose of a Republican government?

• To control the military

• To enrich the leaders

• To promote the common good

• To serve the king

What does civic virtue mean?

• Being wealthy

• Being famous

• Helping others and promoting the common good

• Being powerful

Who used non-violent actions to improve working conditions for farm workers?

• George Washington

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Abraham Lincoln

• Caesar Chavez

Why are elections important in a Republican government?

• To choose the king

• To appoint judges

• To select representatives

• To decide on laws directly

What can citizens do if representatives do not make good laws?

• Leave the country

• Nothing

• Vote them out of office

• Ask the king to intervene

Why is it important for citizens to have civic virtue?

• To become rich

• To gain fame

• To become a representative

• To ensure the government helps all people