American Government BJU Chapter 2

Japan and France have constitutions that concentrate power in the national government.

The 10th Amendment reserves rights not granted to the Federal government to the States or the people directly.

The 1st amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion and the press.

A theocracy means the government is ruled by religious figures (like priests) and ideas.

What is a system of public rule or authority?

Makes the laws

What document is the heart of American government?

Which amendment protects you if a judge tried to give you a court date 20 years in the future?

Governmental power resides in the central government

To win a plurality vote you must...

Enforces laws

Representative democracy helps protect against...

Which country has a constitutional monarchy, and has the only remaining emperor?

An authoritative government that acts without the people's consent

The leader in this form of government is called the Prime Minister.

The United States has a _________ system of government today.

Which amendment says you cannot use the lack of rights mentioned to deny others of their rights?

An autocracy is a government where one person has absolute control over decision making.

Who is the chief officer of the US?

Love and devotion to one's country

Due process means...

BEGINNING of democratic government in England

Means government by the people

The electoral college is intended to...

Under the Articles of Confederation, the US has a __________ system.

Power is divided between a national government and regional governments.

How many senators does each state have?

Originally the only body at the national level that was elected by popular vote

Cleisthenes was the Father of

Which amendment guarantees that the government cannot house soldiers in your home?

Which amendment guarantees your Miranda rights, that you do not have to incriminate yourself if accused of a crime?

Should Christians compromise on issues that are forbidden by Scripture?

A Junta is a form of government where the military rules by force.

How is the number of House of Representatives members for each state chosen?

Which historical leader was an absolute monarch?

Which of the following governmental systems is rare because of geographic and population participation?

A judge sentences you to hop backwards everywhere as punishment for a crime. Which amendment protects you from this?

Which of these in not a condition necessary for democracy?

Technically the United States is NOT a democracy but a ____________.

Example of a good model for modern government

Which country DOES NOT have a president?

Rule by one hereditary ruler is called ___________.

Interprets laws

If a right is not directly listed in the Bill of Rights, you do not have that right.

Majority to rules through elected officials

In a communism all wealth is supposed to be spread equally in society, but historically ends with oppression.

An oligarchy is a form of government where only a limited group of people have a say in governing.

Which historical leader was a president and political theorist?

Two head magistrates in Rome were called

Voters elect legislators, and the legislators choose the executive, called the Prime Minster.

Which of these is not a principle of democratic government?

The 4th amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizure,

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms and maintain a militia?

What people first practiced democracy?

The blindfolded statue of Justice represents courts'

A dynasty is...

Which historical leader was a dictator of Russia?

To win a majority vote you must...

Highest court in the US

What governmental system allows for public participation?

Voters elect BOTH an executive to lead the government and legislators to make the laws.