American Government Chapter 1 Review

The United States government is a direct democracy.

Organization to issue and enforce laws for people living in a state.

American government makes decisions based on majority rule while protectic...

The number of people living in a state.

Clearly defined and recognizable borders.

What are the three ideals of American Democracy?

We study government to know your _______ under the law.

What principle of American democracy is at work when two opposing sides find common ground?

"All men are created equal" shows which principle of American democracy?

The idea that a ruler is directly appointed by God or The Gods.

Which is an example of a government providing for the public good?

In a Constitutional Monarchy the power is shared between...

The system of government in the United States is.....

A dictatorship that is led by a small group of people is called a republic.

We study government to think about how processes can be improved to benefit ______.

Which of the following are characteristics of a state?

We study government to become more _______ citizens.

What are the 3 components of government?

The supreme power of a state to act within its territory is.....

The principle of American government at work when people vote, stay informed and volunteer.

We study government to identify your ________ at personal and societal levels.

The process by which government makes and carries out decisions.

Those in power are accountable to the law.

The conception of something in its most perfect form.

People and businesses have the freedom to make their own economic choices.

Which theory holds that a government is formed because people agree to be governed?

A theocracy blends....

An absolute monarchy is a system headed by one person whose power is inherited and unlimited.

The people are the ultimate source of authority in which form of government?

We study government so that we understand our Constitutional _________.

Which is a modern day example of a totalitarian regime?

Rulers who are seen as right and proper by key segments of society have achieved....

Rights that all people possess by virtue of being human.

In an oligarchy, who runs the government?