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Basic Principles of U.S. Government

Authored by Andrew Pearson

Social Studies

11th Grade

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Basic Principles of U.S. Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The people have the power & government gets its power from them.

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other two branches.

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Powers and responsibilities are shared between each branch of government.

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Power is divided between the national and state governments.

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In 2016, President Obama appointed Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court but his confirmation was rejected by the Senate. What principle is this an example of?

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Graduation requirements in the state of Ohio are determined by the Ohio Department of Education. This is an example of

Popular sovereignty

Checks & balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

Limited government

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