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What is the primary role of citizens in a democratic republic?
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?
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?
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?
In a democratic republic, the government is run primarily by whom?
What distinguishes a democratic republic from a direct democracy?
What distinguishes a democratic republic from a direct democracy?
What is the primary idea behind natural rights?
What is the primary idea behind natural rights?
What does the concept of the social contract primarily entail?
What does the concept of the social contract primarily entail?
Which principle ensures that no one branch of government holds excessive power?
Which principle ensures that no one branch of government holds excessive power?
What is meant by 'consent of the governed'?
What is meant by 'consent of the governed'?
What defines unalienable or inalienable rights?
What defines unalienable or inalienable rights?
What does separation of powers accomplish in a government?
What does separation of powers accomplish in a government?
Which concept refers to the good of the community as a whole?
Which concept refers to the good of the community as a whole?
Majority rule is associated with which of the following?
Majority rule is associated with which of the following?
Flashcards
Democratic Republic
Democratic Republic
A form of government where citizens elect representatives to manage the government.
Representatives
Representatives
People chosen by citizens to govern on their behalf.
Election
Election
The process of selecting representatives.
Citizen participation
Citizen participation
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Government management
Government management
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Enlightenment - Europe 1715
Enlightenment - Europe 1715
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Social Contract
Social Contract
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Natural Rights
Natural Rights
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Unalienable Rights
Unalienable Rights
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Checks & Balances
Checks & Balances
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Consent of the Governed
Consent of the Governed
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State of Nature
State of Nature
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Rule of Law
Rule of Law
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