7 Principles of Government

Which is the idea that power to govern comes from the people?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Each branch has controls over the other two branches, making sure one branch doesn't become too powerful.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

A limited government is created to-

• let people twist and bypass the law whenever they want to.

• enable the president to have less work.

• protect people from tyranny.

• give all power to the people.

The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--

• Republicanism

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

• individual rights

The people exercise their rights by voting for their political representatives.

• Federalism

• Popular Soverignity

• Republicanism

• Democratic

The Bill of Rights contains certain _____________________, or personal liberties and privileges.

• rules

• complaints

• amendments

• individual rights

"Power should be a check to power." This comment refers to---

• Popular soverignity

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which branch creates laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch interprets the law and makes sure it is fair?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Which branch enforces the law?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial