Foundations of Government Quiz

Federalism is the division of power between:

• Executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• National and state governments

• Government and people

• Military and civilian authorities

Each branch of government limiting the powers of the other branches is referred to as:

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

The principle that everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law is known as:

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

Popular sovereignty means that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the:

• Constitution

• Government officials

• People

• Military

Citizens electing representatives to make laws and policies is an example of:

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Government

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

Courts having the power to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional is called:

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Judicial Review

Which function of government involves establishing laws to protect citizens and property?

• Providing Public Services

• Maintaining Order

• Ensuring National Security

• Supporting the Economic System

What is the primary purpose of government?

• To maintain order

• To provide public services

• To ensure national security

• All of the above

A government based on religious principles and led by religious leaders is called a:

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

A government where power is held by the people, typically through elected representatives, is called a:

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Theocracy