Chapter 2 Quiz Flashcards
What official is the head of parliamentary government ?
Prime minister
What document marked the beginning of a democratic government in England ?
English Bill of Rights
What is the highest court in the United States ?
Supreme Court
Under which type of government system does the national government have little or no power ?
Confederacy
What term means “government by the people” ?
Democracy
What are powers given to the national government by the constitution that define the limits of its authority ?
Delegated rights
Who is the chief executive officer of the United States ?
President
What is the heart of American government ?
Constitution
What governmental system allows for public participation ?
Popular government
Originally, what was the only body at the national level that was elected by the direct popular vote ?
House of Representatives
What people first practiced democracy ?
Greeks
What type of governmental system is the European Union is a modern-day example of ?
Modern confederacy
Name the three branches of the United States Government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Identify and explain the five principles of the democratic government
Majority Rule- a majority of the electorate makes decisions that bind the entire electorate
Equality- political equality, or legal equality, its chief characteristics are equality of justice and equality of the franchise (vote)
Liberty- personal political freedom
Necessity of compromise- differing factions must be willing to compromise on nonessential
Individual worth- the fundamental worth of every individual. Each individual must be recognized and respected as a distinct being loved by God (John 3:16) and created in his image
Explain how the constitution limits government
By dividing into 3 branches-legislative, executive, and judicial- each of high provides checks over the other two branches. Another government is the provisions of the bill of rights
