Limiting Government

What is a constitution?

• the rights of citizens

• a rulebook for a country's government

• a list of values

There are many ways to limit the power of governments.

• True

• False

What does a constitution do?

Select ALL of the correct answers.

• explains the type of government

• explains how the government works

• explains how laws are made

• outlines the rights of citizens

Most modern countries have oral constitutions.

• True

• False

The "rule of law" means that laws are...

Select ALL of the correct answers.

• fair

• enforced

• imposed equally

• not for the President to follow

Why is the Separation of Powers important?

Select ALL of the correct answers.

• to divide and distribute power

• to give all the power to the President

• So no one part of the government is too powerful

In the United States the separate branches of government are responsible for...

Select ALL of the correct answers.

• making laws

• carrying out laws

• interpreting laws

• encouraging the President

How do citizens show their consent to being governed?

• by signing the constitution

• by voting

• by running for office

Citizens can vote to make changes to their government.

• True

• False

The rights of the minority are protected in order to...

Select ALL of the correct answers.

• ensure people are the treated equally

• limit the power of the majority

• protect the government