Competency 1 – Principles of American Government – Republicanism

Which principle requires government officials to be subject to the same laws as citizens?

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in a republican government?

Which principle divides governmental authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

Which idea states that ultimate political power rests with the people?

Which principle ensures elections produce leaders through the preference of most voters while protecting minority rights?

Which idea holds that certain rights exist by nature and government must recognize them?

Which concept means legal procedures must be fair and follow established steps before depriving someone of liberty or property?

Which principle requires the government to treat people in similar situations similarly?

Which statement best captures the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances? Options: separation divides power; checks allow mutual limits, checks divide power; separation enforces laws, both centralize power in one branch, both eliminate judicial review entirely

Which example illustrates federalism in practice? states regulating schools while Congress sets standards, courts reviewing laws passed by lawmakers, voters approving national constitutional changes, executive veto preventing legislative acts