Unit 10 - Government

Which principle of government states that the power of government comes from the people?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Which principle of government divides the government into 3 branches, each with their own powers and responsibilities?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Each branch controls the actions of each other, so no branch becomes too powerful is which principle of government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

The personal freedoms and protections given to US citizens are found in which principle of government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Congress creates a bill and the president vetoes it because he disagrees with it is an example of ___.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Congress writes laws, the governor makes sure that the law is enforced, and judges decide if the law follows the Constitution is an example of ____.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Freedom of speech and the right to a trial with a jury are examples of which principle of government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

People voting in elections is an example of which principle of government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Mrs. Boyd wrecked into Ms. Martinsen’s car in the parking lot. Ms. Martinsen sued Mrs. Boyd to pay for the damages.

• Civil

• Criminal

You get pulled over by the cops for speeding. They give you a ticket for speeding and another ticket for driving without a license.

• Civil

• Criminal