What Government Is and the Seven Principles That Guide It

Multiple Choice

What is Government?

• Government is the system a society uses to make rules, resolve conflicts, and provide services for people.

• Government is a type of economic system for trade and establishing religious beliefs for a country.

• Government refers to the establishment of a set of laws and guidelines without enforcement.

• Government is a collection of private businesses operating together to benefit the economy of a nation.

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Governments also reflect the

and priorities of the people they serve

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What do the key principles of government explain?

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What is popular sovereignty?

• Popular sovereignty is the idea that the government should be run by a single leader.
• Popular sovereignty means that the people have no role in government decisions.
• Popular sovereignty is the principle that laws are made by a small group of elites.
• Popular sovereignty means that the government is created and maintained by the will of the people.

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What is limited government?

• Limited government allows for unlimited state control.
• Limited government is a system with no laws or regulations.
• Limited government means that officials cannot act beyond the authority granted to them by the people.

• Limited government grants absolute power to the majority.

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What is Separation of Powers?

• Separation of Powers is a method to unify government functions.
• Separation of Powers refers to the collaboration of all government branches.
• Separation of Powers is a system that eliminates government divisions.
• Separation of Powers is a principle of governance that divides government responsibilities into separate branches.

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What are the 3 branches of government?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Municipal

• Executive

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What are Checks and Balances?

• Checks and balances allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others, ensuring a balance of power.

• Checks and balances are agreements between political parties to share power.
• Checks and balances refer to the financial audits of government spending.
• Checks and balances are rules that govern the behavior of citizens.

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What is an example of checks and balances?

• The Supreme Court's power to interpret laws.
• Congress's ability to override a veto.
• The Governor's authority to appoint judges.
• The Executive has veto power over the Legislative.

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In your own words, explain rule of law.

Multiple Choice

What is federalism?

• Federalism is a type of economic policy focused on trade.
• Federalism is a political ideology promoting a single-party system.
• Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional entities.
• Federalism is a method of direct democracy for local elections.

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Define individual rights?

• Individual rights are privileges granted by the government to its citizens.
• Individual rights refer to the duties imposed on society to protect its members.
• Individual rights are collective agreements made by groups for mutual benefit.
• Individual rights are fundamental freedoms and protections that every person is entitled to, such as freedom of speech, religion, and privacy.

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Give an example of how 2 or more of these principles work together.

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What is an example of something individual rights protect people from?

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Why do these principles matter?

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Why is it important to learn these principles?