7 Principles of government

Open Ended

Why do you believe that the government is important?

​Government

Why is government important?

Any group of people living together in a country, state, city, or local community has to live by certain rules. The system of rules and the people who make and administer them is known as a government.

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List the 3 Branches of government

Multiple Choice

Even though the 3 branches of government are separate, they can check and ensure each branch is not abusing their powers

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Powers assigned from the constitution to the national government.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Multiple Choice

Powers that are kept by the state

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Multiple Choice

Powers that are shared by the national and state governments

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Open Ended

Why do you believe it is important for the "power to rule comes from the people"? Do you believe that statement is accurate?

Multiple Choice

Republicanism is where the government decided who is in charge and the people have no say.

• True

• False

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How many amendments are in the bill of rights that protect our rights as citizens?