Principles of Government

Which principle of government says that the government cannot do whatever it wants?

• Totalitarian government
• Limited government
• Unlimited government
• Absolute government

What is Separation of Powers?

• Separation of Powers means the government is ruled by one branch.

• The government is divided into three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial.
• Separation of Powers refers to the division of power between the federal and state governments.
• Separation of Powers is a concept where the government is controlled by a single branch.

What are Checks and Balances?

• Where each branch makes sure the other doesn't have power.

• A type of financial transactions between banks
• Where people elect their representatives by voting.

• A type of physical exercise routine

Which principle of government says, "Power to the People" in that people can vote or run for office?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks & Balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

What is Republicanism?

• Republicanism promotes anarchy
• Republicanism supports a monarchy
• Where people vote for representatives who pass laws

• Where each branch has its own "to-do" list

What is another name for guaranteed rights?

• individual rights

• immutable rights
• absolute rights
• unchangeable rights

What is Federalism?

• Powers not given to the Federal government are given to the States

• People vote for their elected representatives

• When no branch holds too much power over the others

• When people have the power

Separation of Powers

• Separating the ruler from the military.

• Dividing powers equally among organizations

• Dividing powers equally among three people

• Dividing powers equally among three branches of government.

**CONSTITUTION**

Which principle of government is illustrated in this quote from the Constitution:

"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second year by the People of the several States"

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY - political power belongs to the people

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT - the government is restricted to powers listed in the constitution

• INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS - the basic rights and freedoms of citizens are protected by the constitution

• FEDERALISM - power is shared between the states and the national government

Which principle of government emphasizes the division of power between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty