Principles of US Government

A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch

• totalitarianism
• checks and balances
• unlimited government
• absolutism

Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?

• to mix things up
• we like odd numbers
• to limit power
• that is what they had in England

How many branches of government are there?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

The system in the U.S. Government where each branch checks each other to keep a balance of power is called

• Voting
• Checks and Balances
• House of Representatives

Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Senate
• Executive

Which branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed (enforces the laws)?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Senate
• Judicial

Which branch of government decides if the laws are fair?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

The United States is a _______, where we elect representatives to represent us in government.

• communism

• republic

• totalitarian

• unlimited government

The EXECUTIVE branch is Article ____.

• 1

• 2

• 3

The LEGISLATIVE branch is Article ____.

• 1

• 2

• 3