Foundations of Government

Match the following

• Government

• A ruler has the power to make all decisions.

• Unlimited Government

• A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.

• Tyranny

• A government structure in which government is limited by law.

• Constitution

• Unjust use of power

• Limited Government

• A group of people who have the power t make and enforce laws for a country or area.

Which of the following are the basic purposes of a government?

• Keep Order

• Provide Services

• All of the above

• To protect the common good, or well-being of the people.

Which is an example of "Protecting the Common Good?"

• 
• 
• 
• 

What does the government collect from U.S. citizens to pay for the goods and services they provide?

• 
• 
• 
• 

Where did the idea of a "government" begin?

• Absecon, NJ

• Southwest Asia

• Antartica

• Madagascar

In a limited government:

It does not protect the basic rights of citizens.

• True

• False

An unlimited government can lead to tyranny.

• True

• False

The U.S. Constitution was written more than _______________ years ago.

• 200

• 400

• 600

• 800

This is the highest law in our land!

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Code of Conduct

• Whatever your teacher says!

Which is NOT part of the U.S. Constitution?

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• 7 Articles