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What is the principle that promotes representative government, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people?
Republicanism
Which provision prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by establishing a system of oversight and accountability?
Checks and balances
What ensures that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government have distinct and separate roles?
Separation of powers
Which provision allows for a sharing of responsibilities and helps prevent the central government from becoming too influential?
Federalism
What is the central idea behind popular sovereignty?
The government's power comes directly from the people
How do individuals participate in shaping the direction of the government according to the principle of popular sovereignty?
By participating in elections and the political process
What role does the U.S. Constitution play in protecting individual rights?
It guarantees fundamental rights and prevents the government from infringing upon them
How do the constitutional provisions ensure limited government in the United States?
By establishing checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty
This quiz evaluates the constitutional provisions in the United States that aim to limit the role of government by ensuring a balance of power and protecting individual rights. Topics include republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.
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