Limiting Government Quiz

What is the main purpose of a constitution?

• To enforce laws without checks

• To allow any citizen to rule

• To create a monarchy

• To limit the power of the government

What does the rule of law ensure?

• Citizens can not ignore laws

• Only the president must follow the law

• Laws are enforced and fair

• Government cannot act without restrictions

What does separation of power prevent?

• Citizens from not voting

• Government from shutting down

• Too much control by one branch

• Unfair laws from being made

What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

• Citizens must obey without question

• Only the wealthy can vote

• Citizens give permission to be governed

• Government can rule without consent

Why is protecting the rights of the minority important?

• To allow the government to ignore laws

• To prevent unfair treatment of small groups

• To give more power to the majority

• To ensure majority rules always

What is one way to limit government power?

• Through a written constitution

• By allowing unlimited voting

• By having a single ruler

• By eliminating laws

What does it mean when laws are enforced?

• They only apply to the poor

• They are optional for government officials

• They are applied equally to everyone

• They can be ignored by anyone

What is a key feature of a government with separation of power?

• All power is held by one person

• Branches have no authority

• Power is divided among branches

• Citizens have no role in government

How can citizens change their government?

• By following leaders blindly

• By ignoring laws

• By not participating in elections

• By voting

What does it mean for laws to be fair?

• They are only for government officials

• They apply equally to all citizens

• They benefit only the rich

• They can be changed at will