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Stack #4615582
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This is a word that means fairness or rightness. | justice |
| This is a type of government where people directly participate in government by voting on every issue. | direct democracy |
| A single person who is the leader of a country. | monarchy |
| This is a type of government where people elect representatives to operate the government on their behalf. | republic/indirect democracy |
| This is a legal proceeding protecting the rights of the accused. | due process |
| This is any system of public rule or authority. | government |
| This is the opposite of fairness, and when someone's rights are violated. | injustice |
| Conformity to a standard. | righteousness |
| When a monarchy is hereditary. | dynasty |
| Absence of government | anarchy |
| This is a monarchy with absolute power | absolute monarchy |
| A monarchy is normally ceremonial and does not actually have power | constitutional monarchy |
| This is when a government controls every aspect of everyone's life. | totalitarianism |
| This is when someone rules with absolute authority use fear and intimidation | dictatorship |
| This is a type of government where an elite group rules with absolute authority | Oligarchy |
| The Constitution guarantees certain freedoms, such as freedom of speech and the press. | True |
| This is the system that we use to elect our president. | Electoral College |
| Name one of the two historic English governing documents that influence the Constitution | Magna Carta |
| How many articles are there in the Constitution? | 7 |
| The main job of this branch is to carry out laws. | Executive |
| The main job of this branch is to interpret the Constitution. | Judicial |
| The job of this branch is to make laws. | Legislative |
| Name two of the three institutions that God has ordained. | Marriage and Church |
| Are governments easily defined? Do they fit nicely into 1 category, or are they usually a mixture of different types? | No, most governments are a mixture of different types |
| What is federalism? | When power is shared between the national and state levels |
| In what civilization did democracy first appear? | Greece |
| What is democracy? | A type of government where power comes from the people |
| What is majority rule? What are the downsides of majority rule? | Majority Rule means that decisions are made by more than half of the people. The downsides could be that minorities can be harmed or ignored as a result |
| What is a pluralistic society? | A society with various beliefs, cultures, and groups |
| Why is government necessary? | To maintain order, protect rights, and provide laws and services |
| Name 2 obligations of government. | Protecting citizens and enforcing laws |
| Give 2 examples of how Christians can participate in government. | Voting for the best candidate that best aligns with biblical principles Running for office or serving in public service to represent Christ |
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