Understanding Democratic Republics

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What is the primary role of citizens in a democratic republic?

  • To elect representatives to run the government (correct)
  • To directly make laws
  • To serve on a jury in all court cases
  • To participate in all government decisions

Which of the following describes a characteristic of a democratic republic?

  • Government decisions are made by a small group of elites
  • Power is concentrated in a single leader
  • Citizens have no role in governance
  • Representatives are elected by the citizens (correct)

Which of the following is not a function of elected representatives in a democratic republic?

  • Overseeing public services
  • Representing the interests of their constituents
  • Directly enforcing laws themselves (correct)
  • Making laws on behalf of citizens

In a democratic republic, the government is run primarily by whom?

<p>Elected officials representing the citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a democratic republic from a direct democracy?

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What is the primary idea behind natural rights?

<p>Rights that individuals are born with. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of the social contract primarily entail?

<p>Citizens agree to give up some freedom in exchange for government protection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle ensures that no one branch of government holds excessive power?

<p>Checks and balances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'consent of the governed'?

<p>Governments require continuous approval from the citizens. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines unalienable or inalienable rights?

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What does separation of powers accomplish in a government?

<p>It creates distinct branches with specific functions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the good of the community as a whole?

<p>Common good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Majority rule is associated with which of the following?

<p>The principle where decisions are made based on what more than half the people want. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Democratic Republic

A form of government where citizens elect representatives to manage the government.

Representatives

People chosen by citizens to govern on their behalf.

Election

The process of selecting representatives.

Citizen participation

Citizens play a role in choosing their government.

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Government management

Representatives run the government.

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Enlightenment - Europe 1715

A time in Europe (1715) when thinkers questioned government and rights, focusing on how people should be treated.

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Social Contract

An agreement where citizens give up some freedoms, and the government protects rights like life, liberty, and property.

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Natural Rights

Basic rights everyone is born with, including life, liberty, and property (or happiness).

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Unalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away by government.

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Checks & Balances

A system where different branches of government limit each other's power.

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Consent of the Governed

The idea that the government's power comes from the people's approval.

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State of Nature

A theoretical concept of a world without government, where all people have equal rights but no rules or order.

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Rule of Law

The idea that everyone, including those in government, must follow the same laws.

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