Misc.
Functions of Government
Key Principles of American Democracy
States Freedoms
Leadership Responsibilities
100
This phrase means that laws should be reasonable, fair and impartial.
What is establish justice?
100
Protection of US from external threats
What is provide for the common defense?
100
All people are created equal and deserve an opportunity to pursue their potential.
What is the Fundamental Worth of the Individual?
100
Absolute power within a state/country.
What is sovereignty?
100
______________ is enforcing public policies?
What is government?
200
Which form of government does the legislative branch choose the chief executive?
What is parliamentary?
200
Someone with certain rights and responsibilities in a state.
What is a citizen?
200
Despite their differences, opposing groups can reach agreements.
What is Compromise?
200
The state came from primitive countries?
What is evolutionary theory?
200
"Democracy is the worst...." Who said this?
Winston Churchill
300
One person with unlimited political power.
What is an autocracy/totalitarian?
300
The services provided by government as stated in the preamble?
What is promote the general welfare?
300
The majority rule and the minority rights can be balanced... Please explain this concept in your own words.
What is just because majority rules, the essence of of rights need to remain intact. Bonus: We have a responsibility to listen to and respect all opinions/belief even if they are part of the minority.
300
Citizens themselves create/vote on laws and policies.
What is a direct democracy?
300
Two types of dictatorship.
What is authoritarian/totalitarian and oligarchy?
400
Voting is considered a_________.
What is a responsibility?
400
Several separate states join together.
What is a confederate government?
400
Means rule by and for the people.
What is Democracy?
400
Power in both local and central locations.
What is a federal government?
400
What type of economy does the United States have?
What is free enterprise?
500
States are founded by God or the gods, and the ruler possesses a right to rule.
What is the Divine Right Theory?
500
The four characteristics of a state
What are population, territory, sovereignty, government
500
belief the largest group will be right more often than wrong
What is Majority Rule?
500
most votes on an issue, but other views are taken into account.
What is majority rule/minority rights?
500
Final Jeopardy
The ______ and _________ system and the three branches of government are two essential components of the American democracy system.
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