St Petersburg College Civic Literacy questions with correct answers

Democracy - Ans Type of government where power is derived from the people, either directly or indirectly. Representative Democracy or Democratic Republic - Ans An indirect or a representative democracy where eligible voters choose representatives to act on their behalf and make political decisions. Constitutional Democracy - Ans A government that draws its legitimacy from an authoritative document (a constitution) that defines the nation's system of government, its laws and usually the rights of its citizens. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution describes who will make national laws, who will enforce them and who will interpret it. Social Contract Theory - Ans The belief that people are free and equal by natural right but will give up some freedom to give power to the government so that the government can protect their rights. Consent of the Governed - Ans The idea that our government derives its power from the people because we elect representatives to the legislative branch of government. Checks and Balances - Ans Principle reflected in the Constitution that grants each of the three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) some control and scrutiny over one another. Separation of Powers - Ans Refers to the division of government branches: each