6 Principles of Government (SCS SS)

Principles of Government

GC.06 Describe limited government within the Constitution, including: · Checks and balances · Civilian control of the military · Federalism · Judicial review · Popular sovereignty · Rule of law · Separation of powers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is  a right?

• Students research the candidates before voting in the student council election
• a students voices their opinion which is different than the Presidents
• a student registers for the selective service when they are 18 years old
• a student obeys laws

Multiple Choice

What is the power given to the legislative branch?

• to make laws
• to enforce laws
• to interpret laws
• to oversee the local community

Multiple Choice

Each branch having its own power is an example of ____________

• Federalism
• Separation of Power 
• Checks and Balances 
• Republicanism 

Multiple Choice

One example of Republicanism is when a Representative is elected to Congress.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

An example of a good citizen is serving on a jury or obeying the law

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

• Federalism
• Checks and Balances
• Separation Of Powers
• Popular Sovereignty

Multiple Choice

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism

Multiple Choice

One way the United States and Texas governments are similar is that they

• They share the constitution

• They both have a Bicameral (two house) system

• They both have a Governor

• They both have the same laws.

Multiple Choice

1.Governor can veto laws

2.Legislature can override governor veto

3.Supreme Court and declare laws unconstitutional

are examples of?

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

The government has to follow the same laws as the people do.

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

Prevent branches of government from abusing power

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Separation Of Powers

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

The federal government taxes the income of all citizens. State governments also have the power to tax the citizens of their states.

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

Multiple Choice

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

Basic rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

• Individual Rights

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

Multiple Choice

The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Multiple Choice

Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Power is with the people (citizens).

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Federal government & state governments share power.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Laws that keep the government from being too powerful

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

Multiple Choice

Republicanism is the idea that ________ stay informed about politics and participate in the process.

• citizens

• representatives

• republicans

• white men 21 or older

Multiple Choice

Which branch is the President apart of?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Multiple Choice

True or False: Great Britain is an example of a limited government.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which amendment relates to Federalism?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 10

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 8

Multiple Choice

According to checks and balances, only the Congress can------

• enforce laws

• pass laws

• approve a death sentence

• create laws

Multiple Choice

Sovereignty means _______

• power

• people

• shared

• ruled

Multiple Choice

The Framers used federalism to structure the _____________.

• Bill of Rights

• 10 Amendments

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

Powers shared between the central government and state governments are called ___________.

• Divided powers

• Central powers

• Communicative Powers

• Concurrent powers

Multiple Choice

Which branch enforces the law?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which branch interprets the law and makes sure it is fair?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Multiple Choice

Which branch creates laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries does not have a limited government?

• America

• Mexico

• Canada

• North Korea

Multiple Choice

"Power should be a check to power." This comment refers to---

• Popular soverignity

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Which amendment states that all Americans have the right to bear arms?

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 6

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights contains certain _____________________, or personal liberties and privileges.

• rules

• complaints

• amendments

• individual rights

Multiple Choice

The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.

• Federalism

• Popular Soverignity

• Republicanism

• Democratic

Multiple Choice

The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--

• Republicanism

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

• individual rights

Multiple Choice

A limited government is created to-

• let people twist and bypass the law whenever they want to.

• enable the president to have less work.

• protect people from tyranny.

• give all power to the people.

Multiple Choice

Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Multiple Choice

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism