Principles of Government Quiz: Popular Sovereignty and Limited Government
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What is the very first principle of government as mentioned in the text?

  • Government powers
  • Republican principles
  • Popular sovereignty (correct)
  • Limited government
  • Which principle allows citizens to elect representatives?

  • Government powers
  • Limited government
  • Republicanism (correct)
  • Popular sovereignty
  • Which principle identifies that the right to rule comes from the people?

  • Republicanism
  • Government powers
  • Limited government
  • Popular sovereignty (correct)
  • Which principle states that the government only has the power that the Constitution provides?

    <p>Limited government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle allows citizens to directly govern themselves?

    <p>Popular sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Constitution?

    <p>To limit the powers of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of government prevents anyone from gaining too much power?

    <p>Separation of Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the leader of the executive branch of the government?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government makes sure that the laws follow the Constitution?

    <p>Judicial Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Constitution create three separate branches of government?

    <p>To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Legislative Branch of government do?

    <p>Writes the laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch?

    <p>Making sure laws follow the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest office in the United States, as per the Constitution?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one power each branch of government contains?

    <p>Makes sure laws are followed, writes and passes bills, and sign or veto laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle creates Congress, the President, and the judicial branch?

    <p>Separation of Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Principles of Government

    • Popular Sovereignty: The right to rule comes from the people
    • Republicanism: Citizens elect representatives
    • Limited Government: Government only has the power given by the Constitution
    • Separation of Powers: Government divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
    • Checks and Balances: Each branch limits the power of the others
    • Federalism: Powers are shared between the federal government and the states
    • Individual Rights: The Constitution protects basic rights of citizens

    Structure of U.S. Government

    • Executive Branch: Led by the President, carries out laws
    • Legislative Branch: Makes laws, known as Congress
    • Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, headed by the Supreme Court

    Purpose of Constitution

    • Establishes the framework for the United States government
    • Ensures individual rights
    • Defines powers of the government

    Key Facts

    • The highest office in the United States is the President.
    • Congress is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
    • The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
    • The Constitution creates a system of checks and balances to ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful.

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    Test your knowledge of the principles of government, focusing on popular sovereignty and limited government. Explore how power is derived from the people, and how government powers are restricted by laws and the Constitution.

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