Constitutional Provisions for Limited Government in the United States

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What is the principle that promotes representative government, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people?

  • Separation of powers
  • Federalism
  • Popular sovereignty
  • Republicanism (correct)

Which provision prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by establishing a system of oversight and accountability?

  • Republicanism
  • Separation of powers
  • Checks and balances (correct)
  • Popular sovereignty

What ensures that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government have distinct and separate roles?

  • Separation of powers (correct)
  • Checks and balances
  • Popular sovereignty
  • Federalism

Which provision allows for a sharing of responsibilities and helps prevent the central government from becoming too influential?

<p>Federalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind popular sovereignty?

<p>The government's power comes directly from the people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals participate in shaping the direction of the government according to the principle of popular sovereignty?

<p>By participating in elections and the political process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the U.S. Constitution play in protecting individual rights?

<p>It guarantees fundamental rights and prevents the government from infringing upon them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the constitutional provisions ensure limited government in the United States?

<p>By establishing checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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