Civics Benchmark

Question 1

consent of the governed

Answer 1

the people are the source of any and all governmental power

Question 2

linited government

Answer 2

government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do

Question 3

rule of law

Answer 3

the government and those who govern are bound by the law as are those who was are government

Question 4

democracy

Answer 4

in a democratic system of the government the people rule

Question 5

representtative government

Answer 5

in a representative system of government the people elect public offceholders to make laws and conduct goverment on the people behalf.

Question 6

religion

Answer 6

representative governmentgovernment may not establidh and official religion or unduly interfere with the freee exercise of religion

Question 7

petition

Answer 7

individuals have the right to make their views known to punlic offciacl

Question 8

assembly

Answer 8

indivisuals may peacefully gather

Question 9

press

Answer 9

the press has the right to gather and publish infromation including that which criticizes the grovernment

Question 10

speech

Answer 10

individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs

Question 11

chief of state

Answer 11

ceremonial head of the government

Question 12

chief citizen

Answer 12

representaive of all of the people

Question 13

chief legislator

Answer 13

proposer of the legislative ageenda

Question 14

cheif diplomat

Answer 14

architect of america foreign policy

Question 15

commander in chief

Answer 15

head of the nations armed forces