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Which aspect is a principle of democracy that helps ensure citizens’ freedom?

A
force theory
B
limited government
C
laws based on religion
D
limited citizen rights
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Read the paragraph.The US Congress passes a bill that limits the rights of citizens. This bill states that people can no longer gather for peaceful protests. However, the president vetoes the bill, so it does not become law.

A
federalism
B
republicanism
C
due process of law
D
checks and balances
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How do the principles of republicanism and consent of the government work together in a democratic society?

A
They allow people to elect leaders to fulfill the social contract and work on behalf of the people.
B
They create a government with different branches to ensure no single branch abuses its power.
C
They give all power to the government so people can live in a free society, without worry.
D
They guarantee people the right to defend themselves and their individual rights in court.
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Which of the following statements best describes the rule of law?

A
Lawmakers and judges in a society must be loyal to the elected leaders.
B
Citizens who do not follow the laws of a society must be harshly punished.
C
All members of a society, including government officials, must follow the law.
D
Government officials have the authority to prevent citizens from due process.
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Which action is indicative of an autocratic system of government?

A
A peaceful protest against a new policy is shut down by use of force.
B
An election is held to gauge interest in changing a country’s constitution.
C
A legislative body passes a law that is then ruled illegal by the courts.
D
A group of oil companies tells the government to write laws that help the oil companies.
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What is social contract theory?

A
an authoritarian leader who makes all the decisions
B
an agreement between a ruler and those being ruled
C
a system that was outlawed during the Enlightenment
D
a type of law that usually benefits the person in power
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How does federalism guarantee all citizens’ voices are heard?

A
It prioritizes the rights of states and gives them the ability to overrule the Constitution.
B
It protects rights of the judiciary branch by giving powers to the Supreme Court.
C
It creates a system where all laws for all citizens are made by the federal government.
D
It gives citizens representation in the federal government and local governments.
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How does having local leaders allow for greater responsiveness to the needs of the people?

A
by ensuring that states are not required to follow federal laws they dislike
B
by helping share the messages of the federal government everywhere
C
by preventing leaders at the federal level from creating unfair laws
D
by ensuring that all people have a voice in matters that affect them
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How are the democratic principles of federalism and due process of law similar?

A
Both create a separation of powers within the government.
B
Both establish the rules of a representative government.
C
Both form a social contract with the consent of the governed.
D
Both guarantee checks and balances and protection of rights.
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Which is a result of force theory?

A
Unpopular leaders are removed from power.
B
People are punished if they don’t comply.
C
People get to vote for who will be in power.
D
Elected leaders work together to pass laws.

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