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Unit 2: Fundamental Concepts of Democracy

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the fundamental principle of the due process of law?

a)

Efficiency

b)

Fairness

c)

Profitability

d)

Popularity

2.

What is the primary focus of the worth and dignity of the individual?

a)

Economic status

b)

Entitlement to life, liberty, and due process

c)

Social class

d)

Political influence

3.

What is the purpose of following legal procedures in due process?

a)

To expedite cases

b)

To ensure no prejudicial or unequal treatment

c)

To increase court revenue

d)

To simplify legal language

4.

Which one is as a key concept of democracy?

a)

ENTERTAINMENT

b)

EQUALITY

c)

JUSTICE

d)

FREEDOM

5.

What is one way a person can receive American citizenship?

a)

By living in the United States for 5 years

b)

By being born in the United States

c)

By working in the United States

d)

By marrying a United States citizen

6.

What is the common thread that connects all Americans?

a)

Language

b)

Citizenship

c)

Culture

d)

Geography

7.

What does Ayn Rand say a majority has no right to do?

a)

Change tax laws

b)

Vote away the rights of a minority

c)

Elect a president

d)

Pass new laws

8.

What is a fundamental concept of democracy that involves all sides making concessions?

a)

Majority rule

b)

Compromise

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Separation of powers

9.

Which concept of democracy emphasizes the importance of personal liberties and rights?

a)

Equality

b)

Individual Freedom

c)

Majority Rule

d)

Compromise

10.

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of democracy that involves decision-making by the greater number?

a)

Compromise

b)

Equality

c)

Majority Rule

d)

Individual Freedom

11.

Which concept of democracy focuses on the personal liberties and rights of individuals?

a)

Majority Rule

b)

Compromise

c)

Equality

d)

Individual Freedom

12.

Which constitutional guarantee is demonstrated in this sequence?

 

Police officer determines probable cause and requests a warrant --> Judge issues a warrant --> Police officer serves and searches property

a)

public assembly

b)

freedom of speech

c)

trial by jury

d)

due process of law