Government Principles - Civics Unit 2

Front

Which term refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another?

Back

Separation of powers

Front

What is the principle that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to amend or veto acts of another branch?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Which term describes a government that is restricted in its powers and accountable to the people?

Back

Limited government

Front

What is the concept that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives?

Back

Popular sovereignty

Front

What is the main function of the judicial branch in the United States government?

Back

To interpret laws

Front

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

Back

First Amendment

Front

What is the term for a system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

Back

Federalism

Front

Which principle is designed to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power by allowing each branch to oversee the actions of the others?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

What is the term for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the United States government?

Back

To create laws