CE.1a Review

Which principle states that government power is restricted by laws and the Constitution?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

What is republicanism?

• government is restricted by laws and the Constitution

• power is shared between the national government and state government

• the people elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf

• government power is divided among three branches

In federalism, how is power shared?

• Between the president and the people

• Between the national and state governments

• Among the three branches of government

• Only within the legislative branch

What is the main purpose of checks and balances?

• To elect representatives

• To limit the power of each branch of government

• To divide government into two parts

• To give all power to the president

Which principle divides government power among three branches?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Rule of Law

Why is popular sovereignty important in American government?

• It gives all power to the courts

• It allows citizens to have a voice in government

• It restricts the president’s power only

• It divides power among states

How do Checks and Balances prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• By letting citizens vote on every law

• By dividing power among states

• By allowing each branch to limit the others

• By restricting only the legislative branch

A government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions is an example of which principle?

• Rule of Law

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

What is popular sovereignty?

• each branch of government can limit the power of the other

• people elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf

• government power is restricted by laws and the Constitution

• the power of the government comes from the people

What does this diagram represent?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law