Foundation of American Government

Forms of Government

100

Definition: "Everybody has to obey the law, even the wealthy, powerful, and those is government"..... What is the "IDEA?"

RULE OF LAW

200

Definition: "The government is only allowed to do what the law says they can do. They do not have absolute power." What is the "IDEA?"

Limited Government

300

1. This government system features rule by a single, powerful ruler. This ruler makes all the decisions for society and is the finally authority on law. These rulers usually take power by military force or a coup d’etat. a. Autocracy b. Socialism c. Monarchy d. Representative Democracy

Autocracy

400

In this style of government, the people themselves make decisions on laws and issues in society themselves. This is government done by the masses. a. Autocracy b. Communism c. Direct Democracy d. Representative Democracy

Direct Democracy

500

What do monarchy and autocracy have in common? a. A single ruler b. A written constitution c. A national court system d. A single legislative system

A- A single ruler

Documents

100

Which document stated that America was breaking away from Great Britain and forming its' own country?

Declaration of Independence

200

Which document below best shows the IDEA of self-government? A. Magna Carta B. Mayflower Compact C. English Bill of Rights D. Two Treatise on Government (LOCKE)

Mayflower Compact

300

Which Document below best displays the concept of "SOCIAL CONTRACT?" A. Mayflower Compact B. Spirit of the Laws (Montesquieu) C. Magna Carta D. Two Treatise on Government (Locke)

Two Treatise on Government

400

Which document was added to the Constitution to protect citizens from a potentially oppressive government?

The Bill of Rights

500

Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail?

Created too weak of a central government that had no power to effectively operate

Random

100

Give one reason why the ANTI-FEDERALISTS did not support the Constitution

Lack of a Bill of Rights

200

Give one reason why the FEDERALISTS supported the Constitution

Strong Central Government

300

Benjamin lives in a country that is known around the world for a government which takes away human rights. The government regularly throws people in jail for disagreeing with them and silences anyone who tries to protest. The government has free reign to do whatever it pleases to citizens. What principle of government is this nation missing?

LIMITED GOVERNMENT

400

Steve lives in a country where he sees corruption on the news all the time. Government officials and those in charge make corrupt deals but they experience no consequences. It’s almost like they are above the law. What principle of government is this nation missing?

RULE OF LAW

500

What has been a result of limited government/monarchy in England? A. A more powerful King today than ever B. A more powerful Parliament C. A King as a figurehead only, no real ruling power D. B and C E. None of the Above

D. B and C

Three Branches

100

Why is “Checks and Balances” so important in the American government system? a.It provides a system of accountability for the three branches of government b.It helps the National Government and the States work together c.It provides us with good Presidents d. B and C

A

200

9.The main responsibility of the judicial branch is: a.Making laws b.Declaring laws Constitutional or Unconstitutional c.Leading the military d.Representing America to foreign nations

B

300

The President does all the of following jobs except: a. Signs or vetoes proposed laws by Congress b. Represents America to foreign nations c. Declares laws Constitutional or Unconstitutional d. Commands the Armed Forces

C

400

Which one of the following government officials is not elected? a. A Senator b. The President c. Supreme Court Justices d. A Representative (in the House of Representatives)

C

500

Why are both the House of Representatives and the Senate necessary in the law making process? A. So Democrats and Republicans have even numbers of representation B. So the representation of small and large states will be balanced C. So large states can have more influence D. So small states can have more influence

B

The Hard Category

100

Which of the following ideas means an “Ultimate/Highest standard of right and wrong…higher than man’s laws”? A. Natural Law B. Limited Government C. Rule of Law D. Both A and C

A- Natural Law

200

“The government and the people come together to form an agreement. If the government does not keep people’s rights, the government can be overthrown.” What idea about government is being described? A. Natural Law B. Limited Government C. Separation of Powers D. Social Contract

D- Social Contract

300

Quote from the Declaration of Independence: "Governments are instituted (created) among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the government, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.." What document deals with the exact issue mentioned above? A. Magna Carta B. Spirit of the Laws (Montesquieu) C. Two Treatise on Government (Locke) D. Mayflower Compact

C. Two Treatise on Government (Locke)

400

A quote from the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal, that they are endowed (given) by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that amoung these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.." Which of the following principles of government is illustrated above? A. Separation of Powers B. Natural Law C. Rule of Law D. Social Contract

B. Natural Law

500

What is the key relationship between democracy and free enterprise?

Both are based on the concept of individual freedom.