7 Questions
What principle creates Congress, the President, and the judicial branch?
Separation of Powers
List one power each branch of government contains.
Legislative Branch - writes the laws, Executive Branch - makes sure the laws are obeyed, Judicial Branch - makes sure the laws follow the Constitution
Why is power divided between the three branches of government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the principle of Popular Sovereignty?
WE THE PEOPLE
Which principle of government emphasizes that power comes from the consent of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Which principle of government allows citizens to elect representatives to work for them in the government?
Republicanism
Which principle of government limits the government's power to what is stated in the Constitution?
Limited Government
Test your knowledge of the principles of government, including popular sovereignty and limited government. Understand the concept that power comes from the people and that government powers are limited to the laws created by the constitution.
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