Principles of Democracy Quiz

What is the principle of separation of powers?

• The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among two branches: executive and judicial.

• The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among four branches: legislative, executive, judicial, and military.

• The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

• The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among two branches: legislative and executive.

What is the purpose of checks and balances in a democracy?

• To allow the judiciary to make all decisions

• To give more power to the executive branch

• To ensure that the government operates without any oversight

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to prevent abuse of power.

What is judicial review?

• The power of the courts to review and potentially validate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

• The power of the legislative and executive branches of government to review and invalidate actions taken by the courts.

• The power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

• The power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions taken by the judicial branch of government.

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 between a central authority and constituent political units

• A system of government in which power is held by a single political party

• A system of government in which power is divided among the people

What does limited government mean?

• A political system in which the powers and functions of the government are restricted by a constitution or other legal documents.

• A political system in which the government has unlimited powers

• A political system in which the government is controlled by a single individual

• A political system in which the government has no powers

Which principle of democracy ensures a system of checks and balances?

• Authoritarianism

• Universal suffrage

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

Which principle of democracy allows state governments to have their own laws?

• Federalism

• Anarchy

• Authoritarianism

• Separation of powers

Which principle of democracy gives the power to interpret the Constitution to the Supreme Court?

• Separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

Which principle of democracy restricts the government's power?

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

Which principle of democracy divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• Centralization of power

• Separation of powers

• Concentration of power

• Checks and balances