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government 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the word justice mean? | Fairness or rightness |
| What type of government allows people to vote on every issue? | Popular government |
| What is a government led by a single person, such as a king or queen? | Monarchy |
| What type of government involves elected representatives? | Republic |
| What protects the rights of the accused? | Due process |
| What is it called when someone's rights are violated? | Injustice |
| What does righteousness mean? | Conformity to a standard |
| What is a hereditary monarchy called? | Dynasty |
| What is the absence of government? | Anarchy |
| What is a monarchy with absolute power called? | Absolute monarchy |
| What is a constitutional monarchy? | A monarchy with a figurehead and a parliament |
| What type of government controls every aspect of life? | Totalitarianism |
| What is it called when someone rules with absolute authority? | Dictatorship |
| What is a government ruled by an elite group with absolute authority? | Oligarchy |
| What system do we use to elect the president? | Electoral college |
| Name one of the two English historical documents. | Magna Carta or english bill of rights |
| How many articles are in the Constitution? | 7 |
| What is the main job of the executive branch? | To carry out laws |
| What is the main job of the judicial branch? | To interpret laws |
| What is the main job of the legislative branch? | To make laws |
| What has God ordained in Romans 13:1-7? | Church, government, family |
| Are governments easily defined? | No, they are not easily defined and hardly ever fit into one category. |
| What is federalism? | A system of government that divides and shares power between a central national government and regional state or local governments. |
| In what civilization did democracy first appear? | Early ancient Rome. |
| What is democracy? | A system of government where supreme power is vested in the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives. |
| What is the majority rule? | A decision-making system where the option receiving over 50% of the votes wins. |
| What are the downsides to majority rule? | It can lead to 'tyranny of the majority,' where minority interests are ignored. |
| What is a pluralistic society? | A diverse community where multiple cultural, ethnic, religious, and social groups coexist. |
| Why is government necessary? | To provide order, security, essential public services, economic stability, and to protect individual rights. |
| Name 2 obligations of government. | Providing public safety and order, and ensuring justice and the common welfare. |
| How can Christians participate in government? | By voting for candidates supporting biblical values and advocating for justice. |
| What is another way Christians can participate in government? | By praying for leaders and the nation's peace. |
| What is a third way Christians can engage in government? | By running for office or supporting faith-based advocacy groups. |
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