Unit 1: Topic 2 Quizizz

What type of democracy originated in Athens, Greece and allowed all eligible citizens to vote, debate and discuss issues?

• Individualized Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

What type of democracy originated in Ancient Rome and allowed citizens to vote for representatives to represent them by voting on policies?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Individualized Democracy

• Globalized Democracy

The framers of the Constitution were fearful of allowing citizens to elect the president purely by popular vote. They felt that citizens were uninformed and a leader could come to power ; therefore, they came up with the idea of the...

• Direct Democracy

• Popular Sovereignty

• Representative Democracy

• Electoral College

How many electors are in the Electoral College? How many votes does a President need to win the presidency?

• 435; 100

• 680; 340

• 538; 270

• 250; 125

People give up some of their rights in return for protection from the government.

• State of Nature

• Social Contract

• Popular Sovereignty

• Consent of the Governed

Montesquieu believed in the theory of separation of power and checks and balances throughout the...

• Judicial System

• Unicameral Legislative

• Bicameral Legislative

• 3 Branches of Government

Name that Philosopher...

Men are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short! They need a king who has absolute control over them! Once you agree to be governed, you must stay governed! A revolution is never justified!

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

Name that philosopher...

Men are born with inalienable, natural rights. A government can only be formed by the consent of the governed. The people should have representatives on their behalf and If the government is not fulfilling the community's needs, it can be overthrown to prevent tyranny.

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

Name that Philosopher...

Men are naturally good and can have true freedom if they live in a society that ensures the rights & well-being of its citizens. I am known for advocating the idea of citizens entering into a social contract...

• John Locke

• • Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

In 1215, British citizens made King John of England sign this document that stated that no one, including himself, was above the law.

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence