Ch 5 - Principles of the Constitution

Which principle of government means Government has power because people allow it?

• rule of law

• checks & balances

• limited government

• consent of the governed

Which principle of government means the government has restrictions on its power?

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• consent of the governed

Which principle of government means the power of government belongs to the people?

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• checks & balances

Which principle of government means the law applies to everyone?

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• consent of the governed

Which principle of government means each branch can limit the power of the others?

• checks & balances

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

Which principle of government means each branch has a different power?

• checks & balances

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

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

• checks & balances

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

Which principle of government came from the Magna Carta?

• limited government

• checks & balances

• federalism

• consent of the governed

Which principle of government came from the Mayflower Compact?

• limited government

• checks & balances

• rule of law

• consent of the governed

Which principle of government came from Montesquieu?

• separation of powers

• checks & balances

• rule of law

• consent of the governed