Government Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 1

What is the definition of government?

• A system of citizens who make, enforce, and interpret laws for a community, state or country

• The document describing the authority and organization of our government

• Statements defining how citizens should behave

• The power and authority of the government comes from the people

What is the definition of constitution?

• A system of citizens who make, enforce, and interpret laws

• The document describing the authority and organization of government

• Statements defining citizen behavior

• The government's power and authority comes from the people

What is the definition of laws?

• A system of citizens who make and enforce laws

• The document that describes our government's authority

• Statements that define citizen behavior

• The government's power comes from the people

What is popular sovereignty?

• A system of citizens who make and enforce laws

• The document that describes our government's authority

• Statements that define citizen behavior

• The government's power comes from the people

What is the definition of preamble?

• A system of citizens who make, enforce, and interpret laws

• The document describing the authority and organization of government

• Statements defining citizen behavior

• Government power and authority comes from the people

What is the definition of rule of law?

• A system of citizens who make, enforce, and interpret laws

• The document describing the authority and organization of government

• Statements defining citizen behavior

• The principle that everyone, including officials, must obey the laws

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To define citizen behavior

• To outline government purposes

• To describe government authority and organization

• To limit government power

What does the rule of law help to do?

• Define citizen behavior

• Outline government purposes

• Describe government authority and organization

• Limit government power