1.9 Limiting Government

What is the concept of limited government in the U.S Constitution?

• The government has the power to override the constitution

• The government is limited in power by a constitution and laws

• The government is not bound by any laws

• The government has unlimited power over citizens

Which article of the U.S Constitution outlines the three branches of government?

• Article 5

• Article 4

• Article 7

• Article 6

What is the political model or concept that divides the government into separate branches?

• Rule of law

• Due process

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

Which branch of government has the power to declare war according to the U.S Constitution?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• State governments

What is the power of the courts to declare a law or act of the president as unconstitutional?

• Presidential veto

• Executive order

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

What is the concept that everyone in a society is accountable to the same laws, including those in power?

• Rule of law

• Due process

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

Which article of the U.S Constitution states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land?

• Article 2

• Article 6

• Article 1

• Article 5

What is the fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters, both civil and criminal, especially in the courts?

• Separation of powers

• Due process

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances

Which branch of government plays a huge role in ensuring the rule of law in the U.S?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• State governments

• Legislative branch

What impact did the U.S Constitution have on the world?

• It led to the downfall of other governments

• It caused conflicts with other countries

• It served as a model for Latin America in the early 1800s

• It had no impact on other countries