Quiz on Principles of Limited Government

What is the idea of limited government?

• Government power is restricted by the constitution

• Government power is absolute and unrestricted

What does the rule of law emphasize?

• The law is only applicable to certain groups of people

• Everyone, including the government, is subject to and accountable under the law

What is the concept of due process of law?

• Proper legal processes must be followed to protect individual rights

• Legal procedures are not necessary to protect individual rights

What is the purpose of separated and shared powers in government?

• To give all power to the executive branch

• To prevent concentration of power and abuse

What is the idea behind checks and balances in government?

• To eliminate the power of the judicial branch

• To prevent an imbalance of power and ensure accountability

What is the concept of federalism?

• All power is held by the national government

• Powers are shared between the national and state governments

Where does the authority of the government come from according to popular sovereignty?

• The people

• The religious leaders

What is the emphasis of republicanism in government?

• A government controlled by the military

• A representative government

What is the purpose of representative government?

• To ensure broader participation in government

• To give all power to the executive branch

What are the individual rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Rights that are not protected by the government

• Rights that the government must respect and protect