Government

Which principle of government divides the power of government between the state and federal governments?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government is defined as the power of government is inherent in the people?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle allows the three branches to control or check the power of the other branches in order to prevent the abuse of power?

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

Which principle?

The mayor of San Antonio was ELECTED last May.

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

Which principle?

The SUPREME COURT interprets the law.

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

The protestors were protected because of this principle.

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Which of the following is an example of the principle of republicanism?

• separating the branches of government
• the judicial branch overturning a law made by Congress
• the people rule
• electing the president every four years

What are the two parts of the legislative branch? (Congress)

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and the president

• House of Representatives and the Senate

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

The governor of a state and the president are both part of which branch of government?

• legislative
• judicial
• executive
• the people