Fundamental Principles of Government

Which fundamental principle is, government power is restricted by the laws and the US Constitution

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which fundamental principle is No one is above the law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Rule of Law

Which fundamental principle is that each branch can check or limit the powers of the other branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Which fundamental principle is people elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

What is the term for the specific jobs of the National and State levels?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

The power of the government comes from the People. Citizens vote and have a say in how they are governed.

• Republicanism

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Each Branch has a specific job or duty?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

Judicial Review allows the U.S. Supreme Court to declare a law?

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I work in Washington DC and I help write federal legislation in the House of Representatives. Who am I?

• Mayor

• Congress

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

I prepare the budget for Prince William County and I hope the Board of Supervisors approves the budget. Who am I?

• Mayor

• Manager

• Governor

• Town Council