Principles of Government Quiz

What does the U.S. Constitution reflect?

• Limited government and individual rights

• Republicanism and checks and balances

• Federalism and separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty and limited government

Which principle of government states that the government has restricted power and must also follow the law?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances

What do people have according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Privileges, liberties, and rights

• Restricted power and the law

• Separation of powers and federalism

• Checks and balances and popular sovereignty

How many principles of government was the U.S. Constitution built on?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which principle of government refers to the people's privileges, liberties, and rights?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances

What is the main focus of limited government?

• Restricted power and the law

• Privileges, liberties, and rights

• Separation of powers and federalism

• Checks and balances and popular sovereignty

Which principle of government refers to the government's restricted power?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances

What do the people have according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Restricted power and the law

• Privileges, liberties, and rights

• Separation of powers and federalism

• Checks and balances and popular sovereignty

How many principles of government were reflected in the U.S. Constitution?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which principle of government refers to the people's privileges and rights?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances