Principles of Government (short list)

Type of government that involves the people's (citizens) vote.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

Power is with the people (citizens).

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

Federal government & state governments share power.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

The U.S. Constitution divides the governments power into __ branches.

• 2
• 3
• 5
• 8

The legislative branch is made up of ___.

• federal courts
• Congress
• magistrates
• departments and agencies

The exective branch is led or headed by the ___.

• Justices
• Senators
• President
• Represenatives 

The judicial branch is made up ___.

• departments and agencies 
• lobbyists
• electors
• federal courts

Which of the following is a state power?

• Set standard weights and measures

• Declare war

• Maintain schools

• Make copyright and patent laws

Which of the following is a shared power?

• Establish post offices

• Collect taxes

• Create and maintain the armed forces

• Makes laws about marriage and divorce