Question

limited vs unlimited government

1. when benjamin goes to vote, the only name that is on the ballot is that of the current,

long - time leader.
the scenario above is describing a

1. some countries have executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government with different

people heading up each branch.
the scenario above is describing a

1. andrew is forced to practice his religion in secret because the government of the country that

he lives in has made his religion illegal.
the scenario above is describing a

1. in one country, the supreme court can overrule laws passed by congress, if they do not

follow their constitution.
the scenario above is describing a _ government because _

1. jennifer disagrees with her governments position on immigration, so she writes a letter to her

local newspaper to make her opinion heard. her letter is published, and it starts a good
conversation in her community.
the scenario above is describing a _ government because _

1. harry feels like what his countrys military is doing to a minority group is wrong, but he cant

share his opinion without making himself a target, too.
the scenario above is describing a _ government because _

Explanation:

• Question 4: A limited government is one where there are checks and balances. The Supreme Court being able to overrule laws passed by Congress if they don't follow the constitution is a form of a check (judicial review). This shows that the government's power (of the legislative branch - Congress) is limited by another branch (the judicial branch - Supreme Court) based on a set of rules (the constitution).
• Question 5: In a limited government, citizens have the right to express their opinions. Jennifer being able to write a letter to the newspaper and have it published shows that there is freedom of speech. The government is not suppressing her opinion, which is a characteristic of a limited government where the government's power to restrict individual freedoms is limited.
• Question 6: An unlimited government is one where the government has excessive control over its citizens. Harry not being able to share his opinion without fear of becoming a target shows that the government (through its military actions and the resulting climate of fear) has too much power. There are no effective limits on the government's actions to protect Harry's right to free speech.

Answer:

1. limited; the Supreme Court can limit Congress' law - making power based on the constitution (checks and balances).
2. limited; Jennifer has the freedom of speech to express her opinion.
3. unlimited; Harry's freedom of speech is restricted by the government's actions (fear of retribution).