American Government the Purpose of Government
In a full paragraph, summarize Jefferson's letter in your own words. Explain why Jefferson's ideas require a connection between citizens and their government.
In his letter, Jefferson focuses on how citizens must participate in their government. He describes three main points. First, government's power comes from the people. Second, the people can choose their representation. Third, all citizens have rights and responsibilities. By participating in their government, citizens protect their own interests and rights.
Which statement best describes a similarity between voting in the US and in other democratic countries?
In some countries, citizens have the right to vote but choose not to.
Which statement best describes how the US Constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?
It divides government into three branches with separate powers.
Jefferson's View of Government Based on what you have read, what are the three most important facts in this passage?
Power comes from the people. Citizens of the United States have guaranteed rights. Citizens have certain responsibilities and duties
Governments can exist for many reasons. In your opinion, which answers describe the most important roles of government? to promote equality to protect the safety of citizens to guarantee and defend human rights to help citizens live comfortably
all of them
A country governed by a central party is best characterized as
communist.
Which practice is not an effective way for people to influence government policies?
discussing a policy with peers who share the same view
According to Jefferson, which actions are a part of a citizen's responsibility to participate in government? Check all that apply.
electing executive branch officials electing legislative branch officials serving on a jury
State governments must follow which type of laws?
federal
The Power of the People The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent (as in electing their functionaries executive and legislative). Based on this quote, the people of the United States
have the power to choose representatives.
The part of the US government that interprets laws is the
judicial branch.
An example of a public safety service a government provides is
police officers.
The government provides a number of public welfare services, including
public education.
What does the US government help regulate?
the economy
Civil Liberties What types of rights and freedoms does Jefferson say Americans have under the state governments? Check all that apply.
the right to bear arms freedom of religion freedom of property freedom of the press
What is the main reason voters choose political candidates?
to represent their interests in government
Government Services Using the drop-down menus, choose the right government service to complete each sentence. Providing a free public education for all children is an example of supporting ____ Fighting fires is one way in which the government ensures ____ for citizens. Building roads and power systems are ways the government provides _____
✔ public welfare ✔ public safety ✔ public works
