Democratic Institutions
Instructions: Explore the key institutions that form the backbone of democratic governance around the world
- 1.
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is considered a foundation for which concept?
AAbsolute monarchyBDivine right of kingsCReligious authority over governmentDLimited government and rule of law - 2.
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?
AJudicial branchBExecutive branchCAdministrative branchDLegislative branch - 3.
The concept of 'separation of powers' was notably advocated by which Enlightenment thinker?
AJean-Jacques RousseauBVoltaireCMontesquieuDJohn Locke - 4.
What is the name of the upper house of the British Parliament?
AThe SenateBHouse of LordsCHouse of RepresentativesDHouse of Commons - 5.
In the U.S. system of checks and balances, who has the power to veto legislation?
AThe Vice PresidentBThe Chief JusticeCThe Speaker of the HouseDThe President - 6.
The Bundestag is the federal parliament of which country?
ANetherlandsBGermanyCSwitzerlandDAustria - 7.
Which document begins with the words 'We the People'?
AThe U.S. ConstitutionBThe Gettysburg AddressCThe Bill of RightsDThe Declaration of Independence - 8.
The Knesset is the parliament of which country?
ALebanonBIsraelCEgyptDTurkey - 9.
What does the principle of 'habeas corpus' protect against?
AUnlawful detention without trialBCensorship of the pressCDiscrimination in employmentDUnfair taxation - 10.
The Diet is the name of the national legislature in which country?
ASouth KoreaBPhilippinesCThailandDJapan - 11.
Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote 'Two Treatises of Government,' influencing the American founding fathers?
ADavid HumeBThomas HobbesCVoltaireDJohn Locke - 12.
In the United States, the power to declare war officially belongs to which institution?
ACongressBThe PresidentCThe Department of DefenseDThe Supreme Court - 13.
The Dail Eireann is the lower house of parliament in which country?
AIrelandBWalesCIcelandDScotland - 14.
What is the term for the principle that no one, including government officials, is above the law?
AJudicial activismBRule of lawCSovereigntyDFederalism - 15.
The Althing, established around 930 AD in Iceland, is often considered the world's oldest surviving what?
AConstitutionBCourt systemCParliamentDMonarchy