1.4 quiz- government

In a democracy, what ensures that the rights and voices of smaller or less popular groups are protected?

• Majority rule with minority rights

• Absolute majority rule

• Minority rule with majority rights

• Exclusive majority rights

Which of the following is considered an obligation of citizenship?

• Obeying laws

• Staying informed about political issues

• Respecting the rights of others

• Making a difference

What is the economic system based on private ownership and free markets?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Free enterprise

• Feudalism

What does decentralization of power help prevent in both democracy and free enterprise?

• Innovation

• Monopolies

• Economic growth

• Political stability

How does innovation benefit governance and business in a free enterprise system?

• By reducing competition

• By encouraging new ideas

• By increasing government control

• By limiting personal choice

Which of the following would not be considered a Principle of Democracy?

• Citizen Participation

• Free and Fair Elections

• Strong Government

• Competing Political Parties

What are the three basic rights of people?

• Life, liberty, and food

• Life, speech, and religion

• Life, liberty, and happiness

• Religion, press, speech

Suppose American society decided that atheists, people who do not believe that God exists, were evil and should be imprisoned. Even though athetists only account for about 7 percent of the population, they would be protected due to ________?

• majority rule

• minority rights

• direct democracy

• rule of law