Unit 1

Question 1

Locke describes this idea as he explains that the people must agree among themselves what rules they are willing to follow under their government.

Answer 1

Social contract

Question 2

The idea that the power of elected officials comes from the “consent of the governed.” The congressman’s constituents voted to replace him because he did not act according to their will.

Answer 2

Popular sovereignty

Question 3

The system by which the interests of the people are represented through elected leaders.

Answer 3

Republicanism

Question 4

The Supreme Court ruled that a law passed by Congress was unconstitutional. Which concept is used?

Answer 4

Limited government

Question 5

Several oil companies donate to a pro-fracking interest group after hearing that the federal government plans to pass a law banning fracking in the United States . The interest group then appeals to members of Congress in an attempt to get them to vote against the bill. what democratic ideal is this an example of?

Answer 5

Republicanism

Question 6

An agreement between the people and the government in which citizens consent to be governed as long as the government protects their natural rights.

Answer 6

Social contract

Question 7

Direct individual Participation by citizens in political decisions that affect their daily lives

Answer 7

Participatory democracy / direct democracy

Question 8

A form of democracy in which a small group of people have a major impact on policy decisions.

Answer 8

Elite democracy