Principles of Government Quiz

Which principle of government allows citizens to elect representatives?

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government states that the government only has the power that the Constitution provides?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

Which branch of government makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed?

• Legislative Branch

• House of Representatives

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of government writes the laws?

• House of Representatives

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government interprets the nation's laws?

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which amendment in the Constitution protects individual rights?

• Third Amendment

• Second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What is the role of citizens in government?

• To elect representatives

• To vote responsibly

• To participate in government

• All of the above

How can citizens change the government?

• By running for office

• All of the above

• By protesting

• By voting

__________ is the idea that the government is created by and subject to the will of the people

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Principles

• The ammendments

Splitting the government into the 3 branches, legislative, judicial, and executive is an example of....

• The constitution

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Democracy