Types of Government
Principles of Government
Structures of Government
Purposes of Government
Bill of Rights!
100
What type of Democracy does the U.S. have?
a. Direct democracy
b. Representative democracy
What is a Representative Democracy
100
This principle of government refers to the way of making decisions in government, where at least 51% of the vote is needed for approval
a. Consent of the governed
b. Popular sovereignty
c. Majority rule
What is majority rule?
100
This document sets up our entire government
What is the Constitution
100
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
What is protect national security
100
This amendment includes our right to free speech, petition, assembly, and religion
What is the 1st amendment
200
In this type of government, power is held by a few people who have common characteristics (ex. wealth, religion, military status)
a. Democracy
b. Monarchy
c. Oligarchy
What is an Oligarchy
200
Powers are split between both our state and federal governments. What is this concept called?
What is federalism
200
This is the branch of government our president is a part of...
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
What is the executive branch?
200
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
What is maintain order and safety?
200
When pulled over by the cops, they are not allowed to search and seize you without reason. This is thanks to what amendment?
What is the 4th amendment
300
Authoritarianism refers to any government that leaves all power to... (how many people?)
What is one person or a small group of people
300
One of the principles of Democracy is that the government's power is limited. What does this mean?
Limited government = there are some limits or restrictions on the governments power. They must protect our rights and freedoms and follow the Constitution!
300
This branch of government is in charge of creating our laws
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
What is the legislative branch
300
This part of the constitution is in the very beginning and establishes the purposes of government.
What is the preamble
300
This amendment gives us the right to bear arms. Which amendment is this?
What is the 2nd amendment?
400
What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy?
In a direct democracy the people DIRECTLY vote on each and every law. In a representative democracy the people vote for government officials to REPRESENT them in office and create laws for them.
400
This principle refers to the idea that the government gets its power from the people. They must listen to what the population wants when making laws and policies!
What is popular sovereignty
400
This branch of government is made up by our court system. They have the power to determine whether laws are constitutional or not
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
What is the judicial branch
400
What is one way our government protects our rights and freedoms?
Bill of Rights
Any sort of freedom!
400
This amendment gives American citizens the right to a lawyer. Even when they can't afford one, they are appointed one. Which amendment is this?
What is the 6th amendment
500
List at least TWO characteristics of a democracy
Free & fair elections
voting
rights & freedoms
power held by the people
government officials removable & held accountable etc
500
Describe checks and balances in your own words
Each branch's power to oversee the other, making sure no one branch has too much or abuses its power
500
Why do we separate powers between state governments and the federal government?
To make sure there is a balance of power. To make sure we do not become an authoritarian government.
500
What is at least 2 ways our government promotes the general welfare?
What are public services (education, vaccines, welfare programs etc)
500
This amendment gives those accused of a crime the right to due process
What is the 5th amendment?