01.01 Natural Rights
Every election in U.S. society reaffirms the principle of
Consent of governed
An example of an important service the government provides to all U.S. citizens is
Education
The Constitution divides the U.S. government into three branches that can each stop, or check, actions of the other branches. This division of power is a result of the principle of
Limit government
Protection for individual rights in U.S. society reflects the idea that all people have
Natural rights
Governments create laws and rules to
Prevent chaos
One purpose of government is to
Protect citizen rights
Elections to choose officials to stand for the people's interests in the work of government reflect the principle of
Representative government
An example of a location that directly shows government in action is a
School
This doctor has the right to assist this patient because
She is licensed by the government to practice medicine
Throughout the city, police officers patrol the streets and neighborhoods of St. Louis. This image best illustrates how government
Enforces laws and provides protection for citizens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration designed this label for the public to be released in 2012. The image best illustrates how government
Is committed to protecting citizen safety
In 2011, a movement known as Occupy Wall Street began in New York City. The protestors asserted that large corporations had too much influence on government. They blamed this influence for greater financial problems for the majority of Americans, such as the lack of jobs. Which principle do the protestors most likely believe government violated?
Representative government