Core Democratic Values Quiz

Question 0

Separation of Powers

Answer 0

Executive, legislative, and judicial branch of the government should be separate so no branch has all the power.

Question 1

Pursuit of Happiness

Answer 1

As long as you don’t interfere with others, you have the right to seek happiness in your own way.

Question 2

Life

Answer 2

A person’s right to life can’t be violated, unless your life or the lives of others is threatened.

Question 3

Liberty

Answer 3

Personal freedom, political freedom, and economic freedom. People can have their own beliefs, ideas, and opinions. People can express their opinions in public.

Question 4

Personal Freedom✌️

Answer 4

The right to think and act without government control.

Question 5

Political freedom

Answer 5

The right to participate in political process.

Question 6

Economic freedom

Answer 6

The right to buy, sell and trade private property and the right to employment without the government interfering.

Question 7

Common good

Answer 7

Working together for the welfare of the community for the benefit of all.

Question 8

Justice

Answer 8

All people should be treated fairly in both benefits

Question 9

Equality

Answer 9

Everyone has the right to political, legal, social, & economic equality. Everyone has the right to the same treatment regardless of race, sex, religion, heritage, or economic status.

Question 10

Diversity

Answer 10

The difference in culture, dress, language, heritage, and religion are not just to, tolerated, but celebrated as a strength.

Question 11

Truth

Answer 11

They should expect and demand the government not lie to them and the government should disclose information to the people. The government and its people are the ultimate authority over the government.

Question 12

Patriotism

Answer 12

The people or citizens show love and devotion for their country and the values. They can show this by words or actions.

Question 13

Popular sovereignty

Answer 13

The power of government comes from the people. The people are the ultimate authority over the government.

Question 14

Rule of law

Answer 14

Both people and the government must obey all laws.

Question 15

Representative government

Answer 15

People have the right to elect others to represent them in government.

Question 16

Checks and balances

Answer 16

The powers of the three branches should be balanced. Each branch should check the actions of other branches.

Question 17

Individual rights

Answer 17

Each person has the right to life, liberty, economic freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are outlined in the bill of rights, the government should not place restrictions upon them.

Question 18

Freedom of religion

Answer 18

The right to practice any or no religion

Question 19

Federalism

Answer 19

The states and government share power, as outlined by the Constitution.

Question 20

Civilian control of the military

Answer 20

The people control the military to preserve democracy.