Principles of Government

The function (power) of the Executive 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

The function (power) 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

The function (power) of the Judicial 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 is the principle that "people decide/people rule"

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Power of Government

• Federalism

What is the principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Power of Government

• Federalism

Voting is an example of:

• Separation of Power
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

Senators and Representatives are examples of:

• Limited Power of Government
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches. Which principle is this and example of?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power. Which principle is this and example of?

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Which principle is this and example of?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights