Constitutional Principles

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

• People have the power

• People must approve of government's actions

• Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

• Each branch has power over the other

What is the best definition for Rule of Law?

• People must approve of government's actions

• Power comes from the people

• The powers of government are limited

• Everyone must follow the law

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

• Powers separated between 3 branches of government

• Powers given only to the Federal Governments

• Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

• Power comes from the people

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

• Power divided between 3 branches of government

• Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

• It has to do with money and scales

• Everyone must follow the law

Which Principle of Government is best described in this passage?

• Federalism

• Direct Democracy

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government is best described here?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Separation of powers

• Popular Sovereignty

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

• The government's power is restricted

• Powers are separated into 3 branches

• Power is shared between the states and federal government

• The people have power

Which principle of government is best described here?

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Which principle is best represented in this passage?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

Which two philosophers influenced the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution the most? (Select two.)

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke