15 Questions
What is the very first principle of government as mentioned in the text?
Popular sovereignty
Which principle allows citizens to elect representatives?
Republicanism
Which principle identifies that the right to rule comes from the people?
Popular sovereignty
Which principle states that the government only has the power that the Constitution provides?
Limited government
Which principle allows citizens to directly govern themselves?
Popular sovereignty
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To limit the powers of the government
Which principle of government prevents anyone from gaining too much power?
Separation of Powers
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the government?
The President
Which branch of government makes sure that the laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
Why does the Constitution create three separate branches of government?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
What does the Legislative Branch of government do?
Writes the laws
What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
Making sure laws follow the Constitution
What is the highest office in the United States, as per the Constitution?
The President
What is one power each branch of government contains?
Makes sure laws are followed, writes and passes bills, and sign or veto laws
What principle creates Congress, the President, and the judicial branch?
Separation of Powers
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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