Foundations and Political Processes Vocabulary Quiz

What is the principle that states that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced?

• Democracy

• Rule of law

• Political party

• Interest group

Which term describes a system of government where the people rule?

• Limited government

• Political Action Committee

• Democracy

• Third parties

What is the idea that a government's power comes from the permission of the people?

• Consent of the Governed

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Interest group

What type of government is characterized by elected officials representing a group of people to run the government on their behalf?

• Representative government

• Limited government

• Political party

• Rule of law

Which term refers to a political system where the government is not all-powerful and can only do what the people have given it the power to do?

• Limited government

• Democracy

• Political Action Committee

• Third parties

What is an organized group of people who believe similar things and try to get candidates elected into office?

• Interest group

• Political party

• Rule of law

• Liberal

What are political organizations that are NOT one of the two major parties in a two-party system, often focusing on specific issues or representing a particular ideology?

• Third parties

• Conservative

• Political Action Committee

• Democracy

Which term is often associated with people who believe the government is responsible for ensuring rights of citizens?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Interest group

• Rule of law

What term describes a political and social philosophy that promotes INDIVIDUALS solving the problems of society?

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Political Action Committee

• Democracy

What is a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern?

• Interest group

• Third parties

• Limited government

• Rule of law