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  • Which requirement of a limited government means all groups are protected even if they disagree with the majority?
    rights of the minority
  • Which part of rule of law is supported because the Constitution splits the power into 3 branches?
    checks and balances
  • Which part of rule of law is part of the 14th Amendment that states everyone has "equal protection of the law"?
    equal application of the law
  • Which requirement of a limited government means citizens have to give their permission through voting?
    consent of the governed
  • What type of economy says trade and supply and demand should be based on free enterprise?
    capitalism
  • What type of government is ruled by all citizens voting on all laws and policies?
    direct democracy
  • Which requirement of a limited government is the rule book which explains the type of government and how it functions?
    constitution
  • What type of economy says trade and some resources should be shared the community ?
    socialism
  • What type of government is ruled by a king or queen who has complete control?
    absolute monarchy
  • What type of economy is totally owned by the government and the government distributes resources so all people are equal?
    communism
  • What purpose of government includes providing hospitals, roads, and transportation like buses and the street car?
    provide public services
  • What type of government is ruled by a small group of people?
    oligarchy
  • What type of government is ruled by representatives that are voted on by the citizens?
    representative democracy (or republic)
  • Voting is a right of people who legally reside within a country. What is this called?
    citizenship (citizen is acceptable)
  • Which requirement of a limited government means no one is above the law?
    rule of law
  • Which part of rule of law would require laws that say all students to go to school?
    access to justice
  • What term is used to describe when the side with the most votes gets the power?
    majority rules
  • Which requirement of a limited government makes the government divide into different branches so no one has total control?
    separation of power
  • Which part of rule of law is part of the Preamble to the Constitution which says the goal of the country is to be secure and peaceful?
    order and security
  • Which part of rule of law is supported because at least nine states had to approve the Constitution before it was confirmed?
    legitimacy
  • What purpose of government includes environmental, food, and military protection?
    provide national security
  • Which part of rule of law is supported by the right to a "speedy trial" and "due process of law"?
    procedural fairness
  • What type of government is ruled by a king or queen who has is limited by a parliament?
    constitutional monarchy
  • What purpose of government includes providing courts which resolve conflict, and Congress which makes laws?
    maintain social order
  • What purpose of government includes printing money and distributing resources?
    make economic decisions
  • What type of government is ruled by a single person who took power by force and has no limits?
    dictatorship