7 Principles of Government

Which principle identifies that the right to rule comes from the people?

Which principle allows citizens to elect representatives?

Which principle states that the government only has the power that the constitution provides?

Which principle creates a division of power between the federal government and the states?

Which principle creates the three branches of government?

Which principle creates the power for one branch of the government to limit the actions of the other two branches?

Which principle protects rights such as freedom of speech and religion?

The function of the Legislative branch is:

• To make the laws
• To see that the laws are carried out
• To decide if laws are fair; try civil and criminal cases

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

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Which branch enforces the law?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial