Principles of Government

Because there are so many people in the United States, each state is divided into smaller sections, called districts. Each district elects a representative to voice the people’s opinions in Congress. This is a more efficient way for people to voice their opinions. Which principle of government is talked about by the statement above?

• Democracy

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Monarchy

Read the list and answer the question that follows:

• The president can veto laws passed by the legislature.

• The legislature can override a president's veto with a majority vote in both houses.

• The Supreme Court evaluates and declares laws unconstitutional.

• Members of the supreme court are chosen by the president. 

Which principle of government is described by the list? 

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

Which of these is an example of using your individual rights to freedom of speech?

• speaking out about a new law

• remaining silent during a protest

• ignoring public issues

• only speaking in private conversations

Which of the following is an example of federalism?

• The governor of Texas leads the state, while the president of the U.S. leads the country.

• The mayor of a city has complete control over the city without any state oversight.

• All states in the U.S. operate under the same laws without any state-specific regulations.

• The president of the U.S. can make laws without any input from Congress.

Voting for a representative is an example of-

• Democracy

• Republicanism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

The U.S. government AND state governments can collect income taxes. This is BEST described as-

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Powers of the   _________

• State Government

• Local Government

• Federal Government

• International Government

The system of   _________  was created to prevent branches of government from abusing their power.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

Which of the following is the BEST example of a responsibility of the judicial branch?

• Deciding if laws are constitutional.

• Creating new laws.

• Enforcing laws passed by Congress.

• Interpreting the Constitution.

Which principle of government is shown in the political cartoon above?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review