7 Principles of Government

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

• To ensure that one branch of government can dominate the others

• To allow each branch of government to check or limit the actions of the other two

• To create a system where the government can operate without restrictions

• To provide a method for citizens to vote on government decisions

The Federal government is also known as?

• National Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• Regional Authority

Congress writes a law--> President vetoes the law--> Congress overrides the law with 2/3 vote

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

the governments right to rule comes from the people

• Popular Sovereignty

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

• Federalism

Which principle of the U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the 10th amendment: "The powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

Which branch does the President belong to?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Administrative Branch

Supreme Court is....

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.

• To limit the power of the federal government.

• To establish a national bank.

• To promote economic growth.

Describe Republicanism

• citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

• citizens vote directly on all laws

• government officials are appointed by the president

• the military controls the government