Government Quiz

The system of fundamental principles according to which a a nation or state is governed.

• rule book

• nationalism

• constitution

• contract

The three branches of government are:

• conventional, traditional, and mastery

• presidents, governors, and mayors

• executive, legislative, and judicial

• English, Spanish, and American

Principle which means the people have the freedom to vote for their representatives in government.

• republicanism

• government support

• popular sovereignty

• legislation

The branch of government which interprets the law is the:

• municipal branch

• local branch

• judicial branch

• executive branch

The government concept of dividing powers between the different branches of government is known as:

• turkey and dressing

• pumpkin pie

• separation of powers

• thanksgiving leftovers

The concept of popular sovereignty means

• go with what is popular

• it's good to be sovereign

• rule by the people

• checks and balances

When power is divided between the national government and state government, that is

• separation of powers

• federalism

• nationalism

• republicanism

The freedoms that we are due as defined by the Bill of Rights are known as:

• expectations

• democracy

• individual rights

• republicanism

This branch of government makes the laws

• executive

• democrat

• republican

• legislative

Powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution

• Government restriction

• Turkey sandwich

• Limited government

• Pumpkin pie