Principles of American Democracy

Front

The study of the rights and duties of citizenship is known as ____________.

Back

Civics

Front

A state without a government is known as ______.

Back

Anarchy

Front

A government in which all citizens cast a vote directly on government issues and laws is known as a _____________.

Back

Direct Democracy

Front

Democracy first appeared in what ancient civilization? Options: China, Egypt, Greece, Rome

Back

Greece

Front

Which of the following would not be considered a principle of democracy? Citizen Participation, Free and Fair Elections, Competing Political Parties

Back

Strong Government

Front

The United States was created in the year of ________.

Back

1776

Front

The first constitution of the United States is known as the ________.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

The New Jersey Plan was favored by states who wanted (a) _________.

Back

Small National Government

Front

Which of the following was not a compromise made at the Constitutional Convention? Unicameral Legislature, Three-Fifths Clause, Creation of the Electoral College, Addition of the Bill of Rights

Back

Unicameral Legislature

Front

There are three branches of government. Which of the following does not apply? Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Congressional Branch, Judicial Branch

Back

Congressional Branch