Ch:2 Government Review

CHAPTER REVIEW

Making Connections

1. the section entitled "Popular Governments" on pages 17—18. Briefly explain the basics of how popular government functions in the United States.

2-4. How do unitary, federal, and confederate governments

5—6. Distinguish between how a nation's leader is chosen in a presidential system and a parliamentary system.

7—9. Summarize the three conditions necessary for a successful democracy.

Developing Civics Skills

What does the Declaration of Independence mean when it says that "all men are created equal"?

Why did America's founders choose the federal system of government?

Thinking Critically

I. Why would a direct democracy be impractical for the United States?

monarchy monarch constitutional monarchies dynasty absolute monarchs dictatorships totalitarianism

autocracy oligarchy anarchy popular government direct democracy indirect democracy republic unitary system federalism confederate government presidential system parliamentary system delegated powers

Congress

House of Representatives

Senate president Supreme Court

democracy Magna Carta due process English Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

Electoral College

2. What conditions are necessary for democracy to spread majority rule and flourish in Third World countries? popular representative majoritymajority

Living as a Christian Citizen pluralistic equality society

civic thinking

In the last century many new nations were created, most notably in Africa from the 1960s onward. Imagine that a new nation with a largely Christian population has asked you to propose a governmental structure that accounts for Christian principles. Describe this form of government, and be sure to explain the biblical reasons for your structure. Also explain the weaknesses of pure monarchy or pure democracy.

Modern democracy attempts to avoid the issue of what is good for society by focusing on respecting perceived individual rights, including indulgence in pornography, drugs, and gambling. If you were a legislator, how would you explain to your colleagues that this approach to legislation is flawed?