Principles of Government 1

Which principle of government protects certain freedoms that all citizens should have?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

Congress (The Legislative Branch) passes a law that raises taxes on big businesses to pay for new interstate highways. The President vetoes (cancels) the law because he thinks it would be harmful to the economy.

What principle of government is demonstrated above?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

Examine the image that shows the different powers given to the different levels of government. What principle of government does this most demonstrate?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

Most citizens in our country (18 and older) have the right to vote to choose the country's leaders. Which two principles of government does this most demonstrate?

• Popular Sovereignty and Republicanism,

• Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

• Federalism and Limited Government

• Checks and Balances and Limited Government

The US Constitution states exactly what our government can do (what powers it has). The government is not allowed to use any powers not expressed in the constitution. Which principle of government does this most demonstrate?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

Which principle of government allows citizens to choose leaders to run our government?

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

The President creates and executive order mandating that all states to require any citizens who wish to vote must provide 3 forms of picture ID, in order to vote. Several States complain and sue the President. The case is heard in the US Supreme Court which decides the President's Order is not allowed by law, cancelling the executive order.

What principles of government are most demonstrated above?

• Popular Sovereignty and Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances and Federalism

• Republicanism and Separation of Powers

• Separation of Powers and Rule of Law

Principles like Popular Sovereignty and Individual Rights were created to make sure which group help the power in Government?

• The People (Citizens in Our Country)

• The Government (Our Countries Leaders)

• Non-citizens (People form other countries)

• Commerce (Business Leaders)

Our Constitution creates 3 different branches of government, each with different jobs and responsibilities. This is known as

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Many Principles of our Government like Individual Rights and Separation of Powers are part of this larger principle.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law