Chapter 11 Review L1/2

Why is "Rule of Law" important in a democracy?

• it maintains order

• in protects the citizens by ensuring no one is above the law

• it limits the government

• it protects the citizens from tyranny

• all of the above

What does it mean when a government has "Checks and Balances"?

• Power is divided among several branches of government

• Elected officials do not have to answer to the people

• The judicial system is not an independent branch

Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "We are a nation of laws, not of men."
• "No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
• Everyone is held accountable to the law.
• all of the above

In rule of law, we are ruled by

• man

• laws

• a few men

• the President

What is another word for a rule?

• framers

• law

• constitution

• bill

What is a form of government in which citizens have the right to vote?

• democracy

• constitution

• Bill of Rights

• bill

The concept that each branch of government can prevent any other branch from becoming too powerful is known as?

• separation of power

• balance of power

• bill of rights

• checks and balances

Acting in accordance with the law of the land can be explained as

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

• Rule of Law

• Dictatorshp

What type of government did the Roman Republic have?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

What was the name of the upper class in Ancient Rome?

• plebeians

• patricians