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WorksheetsKhan Academy US Government: Ideals of Democracy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
In a _________________ Government, everyone must obey the same laws including rulers and leaders like the President and government officials.
Federal
Unlimited
Limited
Democratic
Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"
to make it clear that more than one person wrote the Constitution
to differentiate it from other famous documents
to establish that the power of the government comes from the people
to ensure that people stop and read the document
A system of government where power of government is restricted by law or a written Constitution:
republicanism
social contract
participatory government
limited government
The principle that ultimate power resides in the consent of the governed (the people):
social contract
participatory government
popular sovereignty
republicanism
Which of the following most accurately describes the social contract theory?
People give up their power to government, while government protects the people.
God gave rulers the power to control government and the state.
People owe allegiance to any government that promotes strong national defense.
Governments should be under the authority of the strongest individuals.
Which fundamental belief is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
The government should guarantee every citizen economic security.
The national government and state governments should have equal power.
Rulers derive their power from God and are therefore bound to protect people’s natural rights
If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
This origin theory says the state was given its power from God.
Force
Evolutionary
Divine Right
Social Contract
Which one is NOT one of the 5 main functions of governments?
Maintain Order
Enrich Elected Officials
Provide National Security
Provide Public Services
A government in which voters hold sovereign power; elected representatives, responsible to the people, exercise that power.
Nation
State
Democracy
Republic
