Founding Principles Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority.

• A system of government in which power is divided equally among all citizens.

• A system of government in which power is held by a single individual.

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various regional or state governments.

What is popular sovereignty?

• The authority of a government is derived from a divine power.

• Popular sovereignty is the rule of a single individual.

• Popular sovereignty is the belief that government should be controlled by the military.

• The authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

What is limited government?

• A political system in which the power and authority of the government are unlimited.

• A political system in which the power and authority of the government are determined by the people.

• A political system in which the power and authority of the government are restricted by a constitution or other legal means.

• A political system in which the power and authority of the government are concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.

What are individual liberties?

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• Privileges granted by the government.

• Rights and freedoms possessed by individuals

• Responsibilities of individuals.

What is private property?

• Private property is any asset owned by individuals or groups, not by the government.

• Private property is any asset owned by the government.

• Private property is a type of public property.

• Private property is a concept that does not exist in any legal system.

Which principle refers to the division of power between a central authority and regional governments?

• federalism

• separation of powers

• unitary system

• autocracy

Which principle emphasizes that the government is based on the consent of the governed?

• judicial review

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

• limited government

Which principle advocates for limited powers of the government and its restraint by a constitution?

• unlimited government

• authoritarian government

• limited government

• centralized government

Which principle focuses on the protection of individual rights and freedoms?

• principle of collective responsibility

• principle of social equality

• principle of individual liberty

• principle of government control

Which principle refers to the belief in the protection of private rights to possessions?

• individual rights

• collective rights

• government rights

• property rights