1.9 Limited Government

What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting laws?

• Administrative

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which of the following is a way the U.S. Constitution limits government power?

• Centralized government

• Direct democracy

• Separation of powers

• Unlimited power to the president

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• Unanimous vote

• Two-thirds majority vote

• Simple majority vote

• Three-fourths majority vote

What can the Supreme Court do to check the power of Congress?

• Pass new laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Elect congressional leaders

• Veto legislation

What does the rule of law principle state?

• Laws are applied only to citizens

• Government officials have immunity

• Laws are not applicable to the President

• Everyone must follow the law

What is an example of an individual right protected by the Constitution?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote

• Freedom of speech

• Right to privacy

Which principle ensures that government officials are not above the law?

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

What does 'due process of law' ensure?

• Citizens can make laws

• Fair treatment through the normal judicial system

• Government actions are arbitrary

• Laws are interpreted by the executive branch