Fundamental Political Principles Flashcards
A police officer can be arrested. What fundamental political principle is this?
Rule of Law.
“We the people.”
“The people rule.”
Democracy or Democratic Government.
John is really excited to run for class president this year. The students in his class will vote who they want to represent them. What fundamental political principle is this?
Representative Government.
3 people are running for governor this year. Sandra Lithsmouth is doing her best to build her campaign around the lack of churches that the state has. Tyler Johnson is building his campaign around the bridge that needs to be finished on the Highway Interstate, 67. Thomas Carolina is building his campaign around the need for more productive high schools.
Representative Government.
Charlie is giving her permission to protect her rights and choices while giving her vote to the new presidents.
Consent of the Governed.
Permission, Approval, Consent.
Consent of the Governed.
The Magna Carta was written because the king was taking taxes from the people personally, excuting people for no reason, and imprisoning the queen. He was not following the rules of the land and it made the people mad, so they arrested him and made him sign the Magna Carta which stated that Everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.
What Fundamental Political Principle is this?
Rule of Law.
The government does not have the right or ability to force all the people of America to have only one religion.
Limited Government.
Consent of the Governed Means….?
The people give permission. Ex: The people give permission to the government to protect their rights in return of their vote.
Rule of Law Means…?
Everyone, including government officials, are subject to the law.
Ex: The president was arrested for bribery, theft, speeding. He will be in trial starting tomorrow.
Elect, Representative, Vote.
Representative Government.
Not all powerful.
Limited Government.
Jesse was proud to finally be able to vote. She turned 18, 3 months ago and now the voting offices are open. “I’m going to vote someone who embraces my rights.”
Representative Government.
