Foundation of American Democracy - Philosophers + Documents

__________ is the idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule).

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Federalism

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution lists the specific powers granted to Congress. These enumerated powers are the basis of ____________ in the U.S.

• Limited Government
• Natural rights

• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and balances

Identify the "separation of powers" within the Federal Government

• The President enforces laws

• Executive Branch

• Congress drafts and approves laws.

• Legislative Branch

• Interprets if laws are constitutional

• Judicial Branch

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TEKS [1.A]

Both houses are required to pass a bill, and the President may veto any bill.  This reflects:

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Checks & Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

The first three words of the constitution are "we the people." Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Electing representatives to govern on our behalf is called

• Direct Democracy

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Natural rights

Match each of these principles of American government with their correct descriptions.

• A government of elected representatives

• Popular Sovereignty

• Power doesn't extend beyond constitution

• Republicanism

• One branch restricts power of another.

• Limited Government

• 2 levels: National and State governments

• Checks and Balances

• Governing with consent of the people.

• Federalism

Answer explanation

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TEKS [1.B]

Which principle of government does this picture represent?

• separation of powers
• popular sovereignity
• checks and balances
• limited government

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TEKS [1.A]

Analyze the picture shown here. Which principle of American government is being demonstrated with these local elections?

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Limited Government

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TEKS [1.B]

Match the idea to the correct Enlightenment philosopher.

Groups:

(a) John Locke

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(b) Thomas Hobbes

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(c) Baron de Montesquieu

• separation of powers

• independent judicial branch

• natural rights

• social contract

• popular sovereignty

• governments must protect people from themselves

• strong central government

• checks and balances