Principles of Democracy Quiz
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- Q1What does the concept of checks and balances refer to?The system in which each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches.The belief that government should be based on the separation of powers.The principle that all citizens have the right to vote and participate in government.The idea that government power should be divided between local and national levels.30s
- Q2Rule by the people.English Bill of RightsDemocracyIndividual RightsMagna Carta30s
- Q3What is the definition of popular sovereignty?The concept that each branch of government has its own distinct powers.The belief that government should be based on a system of checks and balances.The idea that power lies with the people in our country.The idea that power is divided between three branches of government.30s
- Q4The idea that forms the basis of something.PrincipleConsent of the GovernedDemocracyMagna Carta30s
- Q5Things that every person has a claim to have for themselves.Petition of RightsDemocracyIndividual RightsRule of Law30s
- Q6How is separation of powers defined?The principle that government power should be divided between three branches and the executive branch should be the most powerful.The idea in which each branch of government has its own distinct powers and responsibilities.The concept that government should be based on the consent of the people.The idea that government power should be divided between local and national levels.30s
- Q7Citizens of a country give their permission for the government to operate.Rule of LawEnglish Bill of RightsMagna CartaConsent of the Governed30s
- Q8No person is above the law, not even the government.Rule of LawPriviledgeRepresentative GovernmentSeparation of Power30s
- Q9Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for the people.Representative GovernmentLimited GovernmentEnglish Billl of RightsPrinciple30s
- Q10The power of the government is limited by the people.Limited GovernmentCommunismPetition of RightsRule of Law30s