G8 Social Studies ESSA #1 24-25

Front

What positive outcome do we get from our Constitution's "checks and balances" system?

Back

It ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

Front

According to the "Declaration of Independence", what is the role of government?

Back

To secure the natural rights of individuals (including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).

Front

What role does the rule of law play in democratic governments?

Back

It ensures that no branch of government or individual can ignore our laws.

Front

What distinguishes a dictatorship from other forms of government?

Back

Dictatorships tend to be one person in charge that has total power to do whatever they want.

Front

Why was the "U.S. Constitution" created in the first place?

Back

The founding fathers realized that the “Articles of Confederation” was not a strong enough plan for a government to effectively run the nation.

Front

What role do political parties play in our government?

Back

They help organize voters based on common ideas about government.

Front

Hobbes and Locke both would complete the diagram above with which word or phrase? Options: Nation, Preamble, Social Contract, Direct Democracy

Back

Social Contract

Front

According to the U.S. Constitution, what would happen if Congress bans a pesticide but Georgia allows it?

Back

The Supreme Court would force Georgia to follow the Congress’ law based on the Constitutional principle of “federalism.”